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Meet Marilyn Shaw, MS, RMHCI

Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern | Holistic Wellness Specialist

About Marilyn Shaw, MS, RMHCI

Marilyn believes true healing begins when we address the root—not just the symptoms. With her Master of Science in Counseling from Emporia State University and advanced training in mind-body-spirit therapeutic approaches, she creates a safe and sacred space for you to reconnect with your inner truth, release emotional burdens, and rediscover clarity and peace. She specializes in walking with clients through anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and spiritual disconnect—with a focus on whole-person healing.

Specialties & Areas of Focus

 

  • Holistic Therapy for Anxiety & Depression
    Helping you manage emotional overwhelm while reconnecting to your core self.

 

  • Spiritual & Personal Growth
    Supporting your awakening process and honoring your belief system in therapy.

 

  • Life Transitions & Identity Shifts
    From divorce to spiritual awakenings, Marilyn helps you process change with intention and grace.

Is This You? Marilyn’s Clients Often Say:

💭 “I feel anxious all the time—mentally, physically, spiritually.”
💔 “I’m grieving, transitioning, or unraveling—and I don’t know who I am anymore.”
🌿 “I need therapy that acknowledges my faith and my energy.”
🌙 “I’ve been to therapy before, but something deeper still feels unhealed.”
🧘 “My nervous system feels stuck. I want to feel grounded in my body again.”
🌱 “I know I’m meant for more, but I need help getting there.”

What Makes Marilyn’s Approach Unique

 

Whole-Person Healing
Addresses not just your emotions, but how they manifest in your body and spirit.


Collaborative & Compassionate
You’re not a project—you’re a partner in your own transformation.


Safe, Sacred Space
Sessions feel warm, inviting, and judgment-free—like exhaling after holding your breath.


Tools Rooted in Wisdom
Get grounded support through breathwork, body awareness, journaling prompts, and cognitive strategies.

More About Marilyn

Marilyn Shaw is a dedicated psychotherapist, author, and speaker who brings a holistic and faith-sensitive approach to mental health. Her passion for helping others is deeply rooted in her personal healing journey, which fuels her commitment to creating safe, empowering spaces for transformation.

 

In addition to her clinical work, Marilyn educates individuals and organizations nationwide on mental health awareness and first response, equipping others with the tools they need to support emotional wellness in their communities. She is especially passionate about serving women navigating anxiety, life transitions, and spiritual disconnection.

What Parents Are Saying

Marilyn helped me connect the dots between my spiritual confusion and my physical anxiety. She made space for every part of me.” — Melissa, 31

 

“Her calm presence, intuitive guidance, and practical tools changed how I show up for myself every day.” — Andre, 38

 

“For the first time, I felt like I didn’t have to choose between my faith and my therapy.” — Karina, 29

 

"You don’t need to be ‘fixed’, you need to be witnessed, supported, and reconnected with your wholeness. I’m honored to walk alongside you as you return to yourself."

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