Shaun Metzger, Intern in Florida
Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety or stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand?
Are you navigating a life transition and wondering who you are becoming in the middle of it?
Have your relationships left you confused, discouraged, or unsure how to move forward?
If any of these questions hit home, I hope I can help! My name is Shaun. I believe counseling is a space where you don’t have to have everything figured out to begin. It’s a place to slow down, ask honest questions, and start making sense of your story. I believe it is crucial to explore the existential questions of identity, purpose, and what it means to live well. That perspective shapes how I sit with clients, not as someone who has all the answers, but as someone willing to explore those questions with you.
I work primarily with teens and adults across all stages of life. Whether you are navigating early adulthood, midlife transitions, or later season of reflection and change it’s common to encounter anxiety, depression or a sense of disorientation. You may feel stuck, uncertain, or like everyone else has it figured out. Together, we can create space to process what you’re carrying, understand what’s beneath the surface, and begin moving toward clarity, healing, and growth.
I see myself as a fellow pilgrim, someone who will journey alongside you with gentleness and curiosity. My role is not to rush you or fix you, but to walk with you as you begin to understand yourself more deeply and take meaningful steps forward.
Before entering the counseling field, I spent nearly 20 years working in digital marketing and communications, leading strategy and messaging efforts for corporate, government, and non-profit organizations. That experience sharpened my ability to listen closely, understand complex stories, and communicate with clarity and intention. It also gave me a deep appreciation for the pressures many people carry in their work, relationships, and personal lives.
My approach to counseling is grounded in my Christian faith and worldview. However, I am honored to work with clients wherever they are in their beliefs, creating a space that is respectful, open, and centered on your story and goals. God never promises us a life free from hardship, but He does promise us His presence in the midst of it.
My favorite Bible verse is Matthew 28:20, when Jesus promises his followers: “Surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” This belief shapes how I understand suffering, growth, and healing. I desire to partner with God in bringing His healing into the lives of those I work with, trusting that meaningful change is always possible and often unfolds over time.
Locations
Providing services in Lutz offices or telehealth.
Education
BA - Dual Major - Philosophy and Creative Writing (Florida State University; Tallahassee, FL)
Currently Pursuing MA - Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; Hamilton, MA)
Payment Accepted
Private Pay
Cigna
Primary Therapeutic Approaches