William Shaw

Ogólne informacje

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in the state of Minnesota, USA and practicing in Krakow, Poland. I was practicing in the states for five years where I had a successful practice through which I have helped hundreds of families from different backgrounds and a variety of issues find healing and fullness. I moved to Poland in January of 2013 with my wife and started my private therapy practice in July 2014.

I have a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Bethel University and am also a Registered Play Therapist (RPT) with the Association of Play Therapy (APT) as well as have a certificate in administering Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT).

I consider it an honor to journey with families and individuals through difficult periods in their lives and to be allowed in to a very sacred space. I provide a safe and caring environment for the things discussed both during our session as well as a place to deposit or leave difficulties for the following week. I am directive as well as caring and I strive to help you to realize your own goals in therapy.

Everyone gets stuck at some point in their life and can benefit from therapy to help get unstuck. Whether in a temporary setback or a major life crisis, therapy provides a safe place to share, get support and find creative new solutions to old problems. Some of us will encounter major mental health concerns that affect our daily lives such as major depression, debilitating anxiety or experience significant trauma. Others of us get stuck navigating developmental and life transitions such as finding a partner, having children, or moving to a new country. Whatever the case, therapy can be a valuable tool in the process of healing and growth.

Therapy helps us gain insight into dynamics that may be affecting us without our even knowing about them. We all have blind spots, and with the help of a trained counselor we can come to better understand the ways in which our thought and behavior patterns may be causing harm to ourselves and others we love. I can provide a valuable outside perspective to help you gain insight into a problem as well as help you discover new solutions.