
Christopher Shaw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, LCDC, CSAT-S, CPT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
5450 Bee Cave Road, Bldg 2C, Austin, TX 78746
Let's Connect (512) 865-6153

Welcome to Merkaba - Plant-Medicine Retreats in Mexico & Beyond. www.merkaba.mx Monthly retreats in Bucerias (Puerto Vallarta), Mexico, Belize (April 2025), and Milan, Italy (May 2025)! We offer sacred plant medicine ceremonies, kundalini yoga, sound healing, live music, Holotropic breathwork, sweat lodge, Reiki massage, prep/integration sessions, expert facilitation, healthy nourishment, luxury accommodation, group retreats, custom retreats, private 1-1 retreats, community, freedom, and total transformation. Join our family!
Christopher Shaw, founder Merkaba Retreats, is an addiction & trauma survivor, mid-life crisis survivor, Licensed Psychotherapist for 16+ years, Addiction and Trauma Specialist for 16+years, Plant Medicine Specialist, Integrative Health Practitioner, Kundalini Yoga Teacher, Quantum Sphere Healing Practitioner, CPT & Motivational Speaker.
At Merkaba, we invite you to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery, healing, and spiritual awakening. Our mission is to create a safe, nurturing environment where individuals can explore their inner landscapes, heal emotional wounds, and awaken to their true selves. We blend ancient wisdom and plant-medicine with modern therapeutic practices..
Call or Email Christopher Shaw now for a free 15 minute consultation - (512) 865-6153
Let's Connect (512) 865-6153

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $225
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Out of Network
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (512) 865-6153

Christopher Shaw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, LCDC, CSAT-S, CPT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Texas / 54274 Christopher Shaw
- In Practice for 17 Years
- Certificate from IITAP Certified Sex Addiction Therap / 2015
- Attended Wayne State University, Graduated 2010
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Addiction
- Sexual Addiction
- Spirituality
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Chronic Relapse
- Codependency
- Depression
- Divorce
- Drug Abuse
- Infidelity
- LGBTQ+
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Plant Medicine-Assisted Psychotherapy
- Psychedelic Assisted Therapy
- Relationship Issues
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Sports Performance
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Italian
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Italian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Eclectic
- Experiential Therapy
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Plant-Medicine Assisted Therapy
- Psychedelic Assisted Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Transpersonal
- Trauma Focused
Groups
Recovery Zone: Men & Sexual Health

These ongoing modern relational groups provides a safe, structured, shame-free spaces for men who are in recovery from sexual addiction. Group members are either SHAW101 Alumni or have over 90 days of continuous sexual sobriety. Tuesday night meets via ZOOM and has openings. Wednesday Group is currently full.
Expertise
Addiction
Men's Issues
Sexual Addiction
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$60
Group Meets
Every Tue, Wed 6 P.M. - 7:15 P.M.
Location
Austin, TX 78746
Email Christopher Shaw about this group or call - (512) 865-6153
Location
Nearby Areas
Cities
Counties
Neighborhoods
Call for a free consultation now - (512) 865-6153

Christopher Shaw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, LCDC, CSAT-S, CPT