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Shawnna Punteney(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
ArizonaIdahoIowaKansasKentuckyMichigan
Adjustment difficulties & disorders- Anxiety - Depression- Stress management- Trauma-Conflict resolution-

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Professional statement

Shawnna has been working with youth and families in the Casper area for over twenty years.

Shawnna Punteney is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Nationally Certified Counselor, as well as K-12 Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board Certified Counselor specializing in individual, couples and family therapy, and maintains a private practice in Casper, Wyoming.

With over twenty years experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor, and as a graduate of the University of Wyoming specializing in counseling, she is currently serving as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among her areas of expertise are working with adults, youth, and families.

Shawnna Punteney is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. She integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.


Message to clients

Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being.

As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 23 years

Peace of Mind of Counseling, Therapist, 2011 - Present

University of Wyoming, Master of Science, 2002

Licensure

Arizona: 20952 - Idaho: 8328 - Iowa: 126669 - Kansas: 3671 - Kentucky: 281356 - Michigan: 6401222709 - Minnesota: 3800 - Missouri: 2023032586 - Montana: BBH-LCPC-LIC-48724 - Nebraska: 3630 - New Hampshire: 3399 - North Dakota: 1182-3-1-22 - Oregon: C6433 - Pennsylvania: PC013921 - Texas: 87630 - Washington: LH61206792 - Wisconsin: 10182-125 - Wyoming: 829

Languages

English

Specialties

Adjustment difficulties & disorders - Support around adapting to new and/or challenging life circumstances; skill-building for improved stress management and reduction of anxiety.

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Conflict resolution - Learning how to effectively and compassionately communicate in the face of conflict, whether at work or in personal life




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Parents
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • United Healthcare

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$220 (53min)