About Shawna
Shawna Cunha is a Registered Provisional Psychologist with over 18 years of experience as a middle school educator. Her background in education, combined with her deep commitment to adolescent development and family support, allows her to bring a well-rounded, practical, and compassionate lens to her clinical practice.
Shawna holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and a Master of Education from the University of Calgary. She takes a client-centered, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach to therapy, supporting both adolescents and adults through a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, grief, and life transitions.
She has a particular interest in working with individuals during periods of growth and change—whether transitioning from adolescence to adulthood, navigating school pressures, entering post-secondary education, or adjusting to new roles in work or family life. Shawna creates a safe and supportive space where clients can build resilience, process experiences, and develop tools for long-term well-being.
In addition to therapy, Shawna has begun offering psychoeducational and mental health assessments for adolescents to support their academic, emotional, and social development—both in school and in everyday life. These include tools that help identify learning needs, mental health concerns, and other barriers to well-being, along with assessments that may inform supports and services to enhance functioning across all areas of life.
Shawna integrates evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Somatic Therapy. She also incorporates holistic practices such as mindfulness, yoga, and breathwork to enhance mind-body awareness and promote emotional balance.
Currently, Shawna is completing her training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to further support trauma recovery. She is also working toward certification in Animal-Assisted Therapy, reflecting her belief in the healing power of connection—with both people and animals.
Outside of her professional life, Shawna enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and two children, exploring nature, and volunteering with local animal rescue organizations.
- Often treats
- AbuseAddictionADHDAgingAlcohol AbuseAngerAnxietyAutismBehavioral Issues
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Bipolar DisorderBody ImageCodependencyCommunicationDepressionDissociative DisordersDivorceDomestic Abuse or ViolenceDrug AbuseDual DiagnosisElderly Persons DisordersEmotion RegulationEmotional AbuseFamily planningFears / PhobiasGeriatric CounsellingGrief, loss, bereavementHIV/AIDSInfertility or AdoptionInfidelityInsomniaInternet AddictionLearning DisabilitiesLonelinessMental DisordersMood disordersObsessive- Compulsive (OCD)Oppositional Defiance (ODD)ParentingPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD)Pregnancy, Prenatal, PostpartumPsychosisQuiet Borderline Personality DisorderRacial IdentityRelationship IssuesSchizophreniaSeasonal Affective DisorderSelf EsteemSelf-harming or suicidal behaviorSex, sexuality, intimacySexual AbuseSexual AddictionSleep DisorderSocial Anxiety DisorderSocial IsolationSomatic symptom disorderSpiritualityStressSubstance AbuseSubstance UseSuicidal ThoughtsSuicideTraumaVideo Game AddictionWomen's IssuesWorkplace stress - Sees
- Adults (18+) · Children (under 12) · Families · LGBTQ2+ · Seniors (65+) · Teens (13-17)
- Credentials
- Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (M.ACP.)
- Member of
- -Yorkville University · -University of Calgary
- Typical cost
- $180 - $235 per visitSun Life’s estimate, from members’ claims
Assessment Gathering session (New patient
Individual Counselling
7 optionsSession for child/pre-teen/teen counselling Shawna Cunha
A 15-minute and greet must be completed before booking an initial session. The initial session is for parents/guardians only - and must be completed prior to booking subsequent sessions
Meet and greet - Appointment
assessment consultation - AppointmentNew patient
Assessment GatheringNew patient
2 optionsClinical AssessmentNew patient
Clinical and Diagnostic Assessment background information appointment
Free Connection Call
Meet and Greet Parent/guardian only Shawna CunhaNew patient
A 15-minute and greet must be completed before booking an initial session. The initial session is for parents/guardians only - and must be completed prior to booking subsequent sessions
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28 Sept 14 openings
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Locations
Supporting Wellness - Calgary OfficeOpens today at 9:00 AM8989 MacLeod Trail S(888) 622-8350Supporting Wellness - Cold Lake Office4910 50 Ave(888) 622-8350Supporting Wellness - Red Deer Office5550 45 St(888) 622-8350
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Extended health plansSun Life