Meet Shauna Levy

Somatic Therapy Partners – Comprehensive Somatic & Trauma Trained Including:

• Somatic Experiencing®
• NeuroAffective Touch
• Therapeutic touch
• Polyvagal theory
• Co-Regulating Touch
• Internal Family Systems (IFS)

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I am a mind-body therapist, with a specialty in assisting individuals in discovering, developing, and embodying their authentic selves, especially in areas where they may have felt disempowered or marginalized. My expertise lies in helping neurodivergent adults who are high-masking and/or late diagnosed (self-identification/diagnosis will *always* be a valid diagnosis in my book), heal from past traumas that may stem from a lack of support or awareness, whether in childhood, adulthood or after receiving a diagnosis. 

I completed my B.A. in History and Secondary Social Studies Education at the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2011 and earned my Master’s in Social Work at Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2021. 

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Colorado.

The In-Between 

When I walked across the stage to receive my degree from CU Boulder in 2011, I distinctly recall thinking “this is, without a doubt, the last time I will ever do this”. While many of my peers were discussing plans for graduate school and other advanced degrees, I was flooded with relief that I would never again have to experience the pain of formal education. Despite what that sentiment might suggest, I loved school and remain fervently dedicated to expanding my knowledge. What I didn’t love was the persistent sense of inadequacy, accompanied by feelings of shame and self-doubt, as well as the ongoing challenge of starting and finishing tasks that appeared effortless to others. 

It would take the better part of the next decade for me to receive an ADHD diagnosis, and with it, the clarity that I was not, in fact, broken, lazy, or less capable. Returning to the environment of a high school as a teacher, I found that I had a significant amount of unrecognized trauma having gone my entire life without any of the support or guidance that would have been so helpful as a neurodivergent student. 

My greatest joy, as a teacher, came from guiding students to uncover their strengths and nurture their sense of self as unique individuals. During my time as an educator, I experienced moments of immense beauty and profound sorrow. It allowed me to connect deeply with young individuals who were embarking on their journey to find their purpose in the world. Simultaneously, it revealed to me the harsh reality of how swiftly external forces can diminish our sense of identity and distinctiveness.

After leaving education, I embarked on a personal journey of healing. Encountering pain, frustration, and confusion in navigating a world primarily designed for neurotypical individuals, my healing process involved cultivating self-trust, gaining confidence, reducing overwhelm, and learning to navigate difficult emotions rather than avoiding or attempting to (usually unsuccessfully) fix them. 

This process of healing and self-discovery is what ultimately led me toward becoming a therapist. I had seen, first hand, how different life could be when we seek to do things differently and when we have a loving, supportive hand to help guide us in a new direction. Throughout graduate school and in my professional work since, my passion has been helping individuals, particularly neurodivergent adults, in finding inner peace, enhancing self-trust, and embracing their deeply sensitive nature to alleviate stress, nurture happiness, and foster stronger connections with themselves and others. I, lovingly, refer to the years after my undergraduate work and before my graduate work as “the in-between”. The years that I spent in “the in-between” showed me that each of us possesses inherent wholeness, worthiness, and the wisdom necessary for thriving. 

My purpose as a therapist is to guide individuals in rediscovering this truth for themselves. 

Finding Your Flow

Living with shame and constant self-criticism can be incredibly isolating and lonely. I understand how crucial finding the right support can be in navigating through it. Guiding individuals on their path to empowerment and healing is one of my most profound and cherished callings. 

We may be a good fit if: 

• You’re drained by constant self-criticism, shame, and feelings of inadequacy. 
• Overthinking and overanalyzing leave you feeling depleted and emotionally numb, yet strangely anxious. 
• You frequently experience loneliness and a sense of being misunderstood, feeling like an outsider who doesn’t quite fit in. 
• You yearn to deepen your connection with yourself and others, despite feeling apprehensive about certain aspects of that journey. 
• You tend to prioritize pleasing others and avoiding conflict, which leaves your own needs consistently unmet. 
• The effort of masking—whether at work, school, the store, or in relationships—leaves you exhausted, and revealing your true self often feels unsafe. 
• You feel embarrassed and ashamed of your challenges, telling yourself that you should have them figured out by now. 

I offer a compassionate, trauma-informed environment where every aspect of your being is welcomed and respected, even those parts you struggle with and feel ashamed of. Together, we will explore how past and present experiences are influencing your life now, integrating somatic awareness to understand how your body holds and processes these experiences. 

We will identify what you need to evolve into the person you aspire to be, using a somatic lens to help you connect with your bodily experience, thus helping you to know yourself and your authentic expression more deeply. 

Our therapeutic relationship will serve as a secure space where we collaborate to heal old wounds, embrace neglected aspects of yourself, and cultivate new ways of relating to yourself on a somatic level. While our therapy goals will be tailored to your individual needs, my fundamental objective is to assist you in navigating life with greater ease, joy, self-assurance, and connection.