Shaun Lamm (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor who earned her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Richmond and her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of San Diego.
Shaun is an EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) trained clinician who specializes in treating individuals experiencing symptoms of substance use, complex and acute trauma, and attachment related concerns. Alongside EMDR, Shaun incorporates Psychodynamic theories, Internal Family Systems, and somatic therapy to help guide patients towards healing. Throughout her clinical experiences in both in-patient and outpatient treatment settings, Shaun has utilized this combination of approaches to also help individuals recover from symptoms of anxiety and depression. Shaun has additional training in ERP for the treatment of OCD and works with clients navigating the discomfort of anxiety and associated symptoms of OCD.
Shaun has extensive experience working with autistic individuals and individuals exploring an autism diagnosis later in life. Shaun takes a neurodivergent affirming approach to treatment, incorporating special interests, sensory supports, and considering each person’s unique needs.
Shaun believes therapy is a powerful experience where individuals are empowered, challenged, cared for, and accepted. She takes honor in the opportunity to create a safe space where individuals can bravely begin creating positive and meaningful changes in their lives. Shaun believes therapy should be an enjoyable yet challenging experience, so she is not afraid to sprinkle humor into sessions.
Shaun Lamm, LPC
Trainings and Certificates:
EMDR Level 1 and Level 2- EMDRIA
Complex Trauma Certification Training: Interventions from EMDR, Parts Works, CPT, and Polyvagal theory
EMDR in the Treatment of Depression - The EMDR DeprEND Protocol
EMDR with Substance Use & Co-Occurring Addictive Behaviors
EMDR Addiction Protocols - Stabilize Addiction, Process Trauma, and Avoid Relapse
Somatic Therapeutic Tools
OCD Subtypes: Identification and Treatment
Fundamentals of Exposure Based Therapy of OCD and Anxiety Disorders
Autism Assessment in Adults: Differentiating Co-Occurring Issues
Advances in Treating Dissociation
The Things I Love:
Cooking and baking! Spending time flipping through various cookbooks
Running in local races
Taking peloton classes and yelling at the instructor through the screen
Spending time on the outer banks sunbathing, swimming, surfing, and seaglass hunting
The Books I Love: