Shawna E.
Certified Peer Supporter · Vancouver, WA
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About Shawna
Hello, I have moved to a different platform for my work. Please contact me 1:1 if you would like support or further information.
My Recovery Story
Healing is rarely a linear path and a profound testament to human resilience. I have transformed life challenges into self-awareness and strength. Some of that includes overcoming a gaming addiction. Plus some improvement in my depression, anxiety, 3 Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) and my Complex PTSD (C-PTSD). This has been through using professionals using Equine Therapy, DBT, EMDR, IFS, and talk therapy. For my personal recovery, I use Somatic Therapy, IFS, DBT and self reflection to help myself.
My Motivation To Help
My motivation is rooted in a profound, firsthand understanding of what happens when a person does or does not receive help. I have walked dark spaces with no help from others yet helping others overcome their challenges. That started in childhood, got worse while in the Army, and worse after the US Army. My volunteer work with the Red Cross, NAMI and other organizations has reinforced the difference each person can make. My work as a Peer Support Specialist has refined this and shown me that this is a calling, not a job.
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What peers say about Shawna
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"Shawna knows how to facilitate the meetings with professionalism, caring, and grace. It's quite apparent that she knows her work."
Peg T.
DBSA Online Support Group · September 2026
"SHAWNA WAS GREAT. PLEASE KEEP DBSA MEETINGS ON HEYPEERS."
Ruby M.
DBSA Online Support Group · September 2026
"Madonna was the one who ran my breakout room and she was just incredible. She was so welcoming and had such a calmness about her that instantly put me at ease."
Laura C.
DBSA Online Support Group · September 2026
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