Dr. Potashkin received her BA, with honors, from Clark University, a nationally-renowned psychology department. The psychology faculty elected her into Phi Beta Kappa, an academic honor. She completed her masters and Ph.D. (1981) at Yeshiva University. She is also a certified School Psychologist in New York State. She published an article in 1993 entitled “The relative efficacy of Ritalin and biofeedback in the treatment of hyperactivity”.

Dr. Shawna Roberts I am committed to helping individuals heal the past, empower the present, and achieve a future that is meaningful and valued. I understand the importance of building relationships with my clients based upon trust and respect. Many clients have described me as compassionate, accepting, and helpful in guiding people to have the life they have longed for. My hope would be to offer you a rewarding experience. I earned my Doctorate of Psychology from the University of Denver after completing my masters degree. I have a variety of training and experiences in working with adults and children specifically focusing on treating anxiety disorders such as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, PTSD, panic attacks, and phobias. I am an Adjunct Professor at the University of Denver, and I also teach child development and assessment at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center.

The alchemy of healing implies change from one form to another. The change can be in your thought process, a change in awareness, change in relationships; all changes for the better, changes which help the soul retain its youth. Healing and change can only come from within, but is a process nonetheless. That is what counseling provides, a safe environment in which healing and change can occur.

It takes courage to seek help. I believe that every person can benefit from self-reflection and developing more effective ways to cope with the difficult parts of life. I strive to create collaborative therapeutic relationships with my clients with respect for each person's autonomy and strength. With over six years of experience working with young adults in a PHP/IOP setting, I aim to meet clients where they're at with empathy and compassion.

My therapeutic approach is integrative and holistic. Utilizing skills from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Acceptance Commitment Therapy, I empower clients to make choices aligned with their goals and values.

I am also the co-founder of Connected Roots: a unique and holistic therapy practice built upon the three pillars of connection, grounding and confidence.