Erin Shaw Street Counseling

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Who I Work With

  • Adults navigating grief and loss, major life transitions, addiction and recovery, career change.

  • Those with serious illnesses and their caregivers, and those who need support with end-of-life issues.

  • Those facing uncertainty, identity shifts, burnout, and questions about meaning, purpose, and how to move forward after the unexpected.

  • People reconsidering their relationship with alcohol / addiction & recovery support

  • LBTQIA+ individuals

What Can I Expect?

  • A conversation with a human! My approach is relational, collaborative, and insight-oriented, grounded in a trauma-informed perspective.

  • I practice from a culturally informed, integrative approach, drawing from mindfulness-based and acceptance-centered therapies that help clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, and patterns.

Getting Started

  • Finding the right therapist matters. I offer a free 15-minute consultation to help you get a sense of my approach, ask questions, and see whether working together feels like the right fit for you.

  • As an Associate Licensed Counselor, I cannot accept insurance. I do offer a sliding scale and am committed to providing accessible and equitable care.

What’s Your Background? (For more, see Bio)

  • I have a Masters in Counseling (Couples & Families) from the University of Montevallo, and am a National Certified Counselor. I have worked in a variety of settings, including with UAB Palliative and Supportive Care and in substance use recovery and behavioral health settings.

  • I have advanced training in psycho-oncology, a specialized field focused on the emotional, psychological, and relational impact of cancer and serious medical illness. I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, recurrence, caregiving, anticipatory grief, and end-of-life concerns

  • I’m a certified end of life doula (Emberlight) and certified grief educator (David Kessler,)

  • I’m passionate about supporting conversations around death and dying and people at end of life and their caregivers.

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