Shawna Vander Plaats was born and raised in Northwest Iowa and has called the Sioux Falls area home for the past eight years. With over 20 years of experience working with adolescents and families, Shawna is passionate about helping people identify their goals, build on their strengths, and develop healthy ways to cope with everyday life stressors.

Shawna welcomes the opportunity to work with people of all ages, providing support to individuals, couples, families, and groups. She has completed certification in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), adding another valuable approach to her work with clients.

As an adoptive parent, Shawna also has a special interest in supporting adoptive, blended, and other nontraditional families. She strives to provide a supportive and welcoming environment where each person feels heard, respected, and empowered to work toward meaningful and lasting change.