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Brandon Shurn

Here to EmPower You
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
5 years in practice
  • 1152 Dargon Quarry Ln
  • Brunswick,MD

About Brandon Shurn

You might be worried about what's going to happen next and you often find that you are more and more anxious no matter what you do to shake the worry. You may find that you are frequently experiencing low energy and cannot bring yourself to do the things you once enjoyed. You might have experienced an event in your life that has created emotional and or physical scars, and as a result, you find that you avoid certain places/people and may even find that you are easily startled and might go from happy to agitated in a matter of moments. If any of this sounds like you, I can help.

I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, and trauma. To help navigate these issues I take a holistic approach using gestalt therapy as my foundational approach to our work together. Dealing with you as an entire being means that we look at how those issues are not only impacting you mentally, but also physically, and relationally. Every session is tailored to you as an individual with the ultimate goal of getting you to the point where you are no longer negatively impacted by anxiety, depression, or trauma.

I am the owner and operator of EmPower Me Holistic Counseling. I have been in the field since 2017 and have a passion for helping people reach their goals by tapping into their internal power. I am a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) in Maryland, a nationally certified counselor (NCC), and am also a board-approved supervisor. I believe that everyone has the ability to overcome the challenges they encounter in life, it is just a matter of being EmPowered to do so.

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My past is holding me back from my future. How can I get my life back?

First, let me congratulate you on being brave enough to post this question. Many have said this to you and I concur with them. In response to your question, I would say that learning to integrate the traumatic experience is going to be key. It is good that there is awareness of the issue, because... more

The information above is intended as general information...  (more)The information above is intended as general information based on minimal information, and does not constitute health care advice. This information does not constitute communication with a counselor/therapist nor does it create a therapist-client relationship nor any of the privileges that relationship may provide.   If you are currently feeling suicidal or are in crisis, call 911 or proceed to your local emergency room.

How would I know if I have the right therapist?

Knowing you have the right therapist will depend largely on what you are looking for. What type of personality do you have? What are you seeking therapeutic services for? Another critical question to consider is "what do I expect from my therapist?" Having a solid grasp of those questions would... more

The information above is intended as general information...  (more)The information above is intended as general information based on minimal information, and does not constitute health care advice. This information does not constitute communication with a counselor/therapist nor does it create a therapist-client relationship nor any of the privileges that relationship may provide.   If you are currently feeling suicidal or are in crisis, call 911 or proceed to your local emergency room.

Do I have too many issues for counseling?

This will depend on whether you make the attempt to tackle them all at once (something I would strongly recommend against). Here are a number of things you can do in order to maximize therapy. First, identify which of the issues that you listed is the most pressing. Second, decide if this is the... more

The information above is intended as general information...  (more)The information above is intended as general information based on minimal information, and does not constitute health care advice. This information does not constitute communication with a counselor/therapist nor does it create a therapist-client relationship nor any of the privileges that relationship may provide.   If you are currently feeling suicidal or are in crisis, call 911 or proceed to your local emergency room.

How can I best fight the winter blues?

I would encourage you to identify the possible reason you experience this sadness. I view depression as the present experience of a past event. Essentially, what you want to ask yourself "What am I down about? " Recognize that there might be more than one cause. To possibly get to the root of the... more

The information above is intended as general information...  (more)The information above is intended as general information based on minimal information, and does not constitute health care advice. This information does not constitute communication with a counselor/therapist nor does it create a therapist-client relationship nor any of the privileges that relationship may provide.   If you are currently feeling suicidal or are in crisis, call 911 or proceed to your local emergency room.

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