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Shea McGinnis

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS (she, her)

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Chapel Hill, NC 27516
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Chapel Hill, NC 27516
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Are you consumed by worry and overwhelm? So much so that it is easier to just stay home. Feeling totally isolated and alone in your stress and unmotivated to do anything today? Wondering what happened to the person you used to know and want to rediscover yourself? Or, you may be experiencing immense shame and guilt nearly every day. Are you finding your relationships challenging to navigate? Not knowing how to say what you need and want to say? Or, you may be struggling to break addictive patterns and feeling desperate for change.
You’ve decided it’s time for a change, and desire to feel more like yourself. To break old cycles and take back your life. You want to have courage in your relationships and in your communication. Feel confident that you have the skills to get through no matter the situation. To wake up ready to take on the day and go to bed feeling satisfied and fulfilled.
Change can be hard when you don’t know where to start. I will create a space and opportunity to feel safe, validated, and a part of the process. I will listen as you are your expert and provide reflections and perspectives while working together. I will nourish excitement about a treatment process individualized to your strengths, needs, and preferences.
Call or Shea McGinnis now for a free 15 minute consultation - (828) 373-3186

My Practice at a Glance

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Shea McGinnis Counseling

Chapel Hill, NC 27516

(828) 373-3186

Shea McGinnis Counseling

Chapel Hill, NC 27516

My website
At this time I am holding telehealth only sessions. Daytime and Evening availability.
I specialize in Substance Use, Trauma and PTSD and Mood Disorders 
$160 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
Let's Connect (828) 373-3186
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My Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for online therapy.

Shea McGinnis Counseling

Chapel Hill, NC 27516

(828) 373-3186

Shea McGinnis Counseling

Chapel Hill, NC 27516

My website
At this time I am holding telehealth only sessions. Daytime and Evening availability.
I specialize in Substance Use, Trauma and PTSD and Mood Disorders 
$160 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $160
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Shea McGinnis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (828) 373-3186
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Shea McGinnis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (828) 373-3186

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / C017422 Alexandra McGinnis
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I am EMDR certified. I also specialize in addictions, and trained in Gorski Relapse Prevention to support those in recovery.
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Shea McGinnis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (828) 373-3186
"
I am EMDR certified. I also specialize in addictions, and trained in Gorski Relapse Prevention to support those in recovery.
Photo of Shea McGinnis, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Shea McGinnis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (828) 373-3186

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Substance Use
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Mood Disorders

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Adoption
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Antisocial Personality
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Relapse
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Medication Management
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality Disorders
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Women's Issues
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Shea McGinnis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Do these issues align with your needs? or (828) 373-3186
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Shea McGinnis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Do these issues align with your needs? or (828) 373-3186

2 Endorsements

Claire Rayner
Claire Rayner
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSWALCASA
Shea is an incredible, thoughtful, and experienced clinician with depth and knowledge across a range of clinical settings. She brings a deep commitment to understanding her clients and supporting their growth. I highly recommend her.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment-based
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Family Systems
  • Gestalt
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Intervention
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
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Shea McGinnis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (828) 373-3186
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Shea McGinnis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (828) 373-3186

Location

Primary Location

Shea McGinnis Counseling

Chapel Hill, NC 27516

(828) 373-3186

Additional Location

Shea McGinnis Counseling

Chapel Hill, NC 27516

(828) 373-3186

Nearby Areas

Counties

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At this time I am holding telehealth only sessions. Daytime and Evening availability.
Photo of Shea McGinnis, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Shea McGinnis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Call for a free consultation now - (828) 373-3186
"
At this time I am holding telehealth only sessions. Daytime and Evening availability.
Photo of Shea McGinnis, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Shea McGinnis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Call for a free consultation now - (828) 373-3186