Shane (he/him) is an intern starting at Birch Counseling in the fall of 2025. He is a former educator with over twenty years of experience teaching high school students writing and literature and supporting other educators in achieving their goals.

Believing the root of many educational challenges to be in mental health, Shane decided to start a new journey as a counselor. He is excited to bring his experience and desire to help others on their own journey. He believes that every individual is unique, and is passionate about working with clients to help them better understand their thoughts, emotions, and the wonderful and sometimes challenging intersection of the two.

Shane uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as existential and person-centered approaches. He was trained in Mindfulness as an educator and brings that expertise to his practice as well. He works with teens and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, interpersonal conflict, emotional dysregulation, life transitions, and other diverse challenges.