Therapist Shawn Chrisman smiling outdoors in front of a colorful mural, offering a warm and welcoming presence.

Hi, I’m Shawn Chrisman.

My passion is to support a collaborative process to help individuals identify and remove the blocks that can stall them from connecting with their best self.

We may struggle with questions like, 

  • How can I be my authentic self?

  • What can I do to manage stress, anxiety, or depression?

  • Why do I act this way in my relationships?

  • How can I find the love I want?

  • How can I address my emotional regulation?

In my therapeutic training, I felt compelled to gain a specialization in gender and sexuality. Healthy sexuality can be expressed in many different ways. We may also experience feelings of confusion, shame, or guilt, internalized by different sources value judgments.  

Clients may also come in with a concern about their sexual relationships or questions about gender, kink/BDSM, or open/poly relationships. We explore these topics in a safe and supportive environment.

Regardless of where you are in your discovery for answers and solutions, we can work together to get you closer connected to your best self.

Let’s Take the Next Step

Education & Certifications

MPM School Marisa Peer Method
‍ ‍C. Hyp and RTT®, 2018

Widener University
Ph.D., Human Sexuality, 2016

Southern Methodist University
M.S., Counseling, 2012

The University of Texas
M.E.D, Sports Management, 2000

Professional Memberships

American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors & Therapists

Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality

National Association of Drug & Alcohol Counselors

Texas Counseling Association

 

Speaking Engagements & Publications

  • October 2018: Long Island Institute of Sex Therapy - “Working with Trans & Gender Non-Conforming Communities”

  • May 2017:  23rd Congress of the World Association for Sexual Health – “GPS-Enabled Apps & Gay Male Relationships:  Measuring Impacts of Partner Usage on Relationship & Sexual Satisfaction”

  • February 2017:  2017 Adolescent Symposium of Texas – “Swiping, Sexting, & Snapchatting: Adolescent Relationships in the Digital Age

  • February 2016:  Greenhill Parent Association  – “Media Consumption, Gender Socialization, & Teenagers”

  • January 2014:  UT Dallas Brown Bag Luncheon - "Asexuality"

  • November 2013: UT Dallas Brown Bag Luncheon - "Finding LGBT-Friendly Medical Practitioners"

  • February 2013:  SMU Student Event -"Sexuality on Campus"

  • May 2013:  Qualitative Health Research (journal) - Letter to Editor "Additional Considerations Regarding Barebacking Contradictions"