About
She specializes in working with LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent individuals, and often discusses topics related to anxiety, depression, gender identity and sexuality, life transitions, relationships, childhood trauma, self-esteem, body image, and perfectionism in sessions. With over 8 years of experience in helping fields, Gorham's work is informed by her lived experiences as a white, cisgender, larger bodied, queer-identified therapist. She holds a Master’s in Social Work from Salem State University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health with an emphasis on Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies from UMass Amherst. Gorham's approach to therapy is collaborative, starting with her clients' goals and expectations, and she is committed to supporting them at their own pace. She welcomes individuals from the Wakefield, MA area and surrounding communities to schedule a free 15-minute chat to determine if they may be a good therapeutic match.
Insurance & payment
Shauna Gorham accepts Aetna, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Cigna and Evernorth, Harvard Pilgrim, and Tufts insurance plans.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Harvard Pilgrim
- Tufts
Listed fee: $175 per session, I accept insurance. Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Anxiety therapy
Gorham often discusses anxiety in sessions with her clients.
Life transitions support
Gorham specializes in working with individuals navigating life transitions.
Self-esteem development
Gorham often discusses self-esteem and body image in sessions with her clients.