Shanae Bezusko

Shanae Marie Bezusko is a Clinical Social Worker in the Puget Sound area of WA. She works with Adults 25+. Many of Shanae’s clients come in to address childhood trauma, chronic illness/chronic pain, anxiety, depression, attachment issues. Shanae is particularly passionate about serving veterans, women with fertility challenges, older adults and Black women. She also have advanced training in the area of C-PTSD, PTSD, anxiety, OSDD, DID, depression, grief/loss.

Shanae is certified in EMDR, in which neglect, abuse and other unprocessed traumatic events can lead to maladaptive beliefs about oneself such as 'I am not safe', 'I am worthless', 'I don't deserve love'. These beliefs and the traumatic memories become stuck in the nervous system and prevents the natural healing process of our brain to occur. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) helps the brain process these memories, allowing natural healing to take place. Shanae is also trained in AEDP, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Ecotherapy.

Shanae's style is empathic, dedicated and skilled. When clients first start therapy, she focuses on building rapport and nurturing the therapeutic relationship. She also ensure that my therapeutic style matches their needs. .

Shanae received her MSW from Cleveland State University and her MNO from Case Western Reserve University. She has worked at Pacific Medical Centers (PacMed) as a psychotherapist where she provides long-term counseling services. Outside of private practice, her faith is an integral part of who she is and is the main identity she holds. She is an AVID Peloton-er and she loves going hiking and occasionally backpacking with her husband, the love of her life. . Shanae offers primarily telehealth sessions. Ecotherapy sessions are held outdoors in a predetermined and agreed upon location.