Victoria Shaw, MS, LPC, CAADC
Victoria Shaw writes about mental health, substance use and co-occurring disorders for MPower Wellness. Her writing draws on her clinical work in inpatient and outpatient treatment. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and she holds a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Victoria started at MPower as a clinician, running individual and group therapy for clients with anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, mood and personality disorders, OCD, emotional dysregulation, and substance use disorders. Her articles use the same evidence-based approaches she uses in treatment, including CBT, DBT, ACT, and trauma-informed, person-centered care.
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