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Dr. Shea Conway, PsyD

Clinical Psychologist & Forensic Evaluator

(530) 409-4308

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About Dr. Shea Conway

Clinical Psychologist & Forensic Evaluator

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Professional Background

Shea Conway, PsyD Clinical Psychologist California License #PSY35855

Dr. Shea Conway is a clinical psychologist based in Sacramento, CA, offering confidential and non-judgmental psychotherapy. He is dedicated to providing a safe space for individuals to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to foster self-awareness and facilitate positive changes.

Education & Experience

Shea Conway completed a Master's Degree in Psychology in 2015 and a Doctorate Degree in Psychology in 2021, both from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Carpinteria, California.

In conjunction with his psychology education, Shea completed required practicum and internship hours starting in 2012 at Holt Counseling Center, Mule Creek State Prison, Hope Program, and Humanistic Psychological Services.

Theoretical / Philosophical Orientation

Dr. Shea brings a life of experiences to his therapeutic practice. He approaches therapy from the theoretical and philosophical principles as embodied in Depth Psychology, blended with Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT).

Depth psychology is valuable for its focus on the unconscious aspects of the human psyche. It offers a deep understanding of the hidden motivations, emotions, and conflicts that influence behavior and thought processes. This approach:

  • Helps in uncovering and addressing underlying issues that shape behaviors and mental states.
  • Facilitates self-awareness and personal development by exploring inner conflicts and past experiences.
  • Provides effective tools for psychotherapy, helping individuals work through traumas and deep-seated emotional issues.
  • Considers the whole person, integrating mind, body, and soul in the healing process.
  • Utilizes myths, dreams, and symbols to gain insights into the collective unconscious and individual psyche.

Through the therapeutic process, Dr. Shea develops an emotionally intimate relationship with his patients, allowing them to develop a deep emotional understanding of themselves. Through this understanding, the patient is inspired to initiate a journey of self-discovery to find their authentic self.

Resources & Inspirations

Esalen Institute

American retreat center and intentional community in Big Sur, California, which focuses on humanistic alternative education through workshops with leading minds.

Spirit Rock

A spiritual institution providing Dharma teachings and Insight meditation retreats, grounded in the Buddha’s teachings for students from diverse backgrounds.

"Finding Joe" (Film)

Explores Joseph Campbell's "hero's journey" pattern in mythology, taking viewers on the ultimate journey of self-discovery.

"The Four Agreements" (Book)

Based on Toltec wisdom, this book reveals self-limiting beliefs and offers a powerful code of conduct to transform lives.

"Unlikely Friends" (Film)

Documents victims of brutal crimes who, through forgiveness, become friends with their perpetrators, exploring restorative justice and rehabilitation.

Depth Psychology (Website)

Explores how psychologists understand the unconscious as it manifests in clients and the world, helping individuals become aware of what is not yet known.

Philosophy

Philosophy on Individuality

"Becoming a genuine individual requires learning the oppositions within oneself. Those who fail or refuse to face the oppositions within have no choice but to find enemies to project upon... unless a person deals with the not-friend within they require enemies around them.”
– Michael Meade

Philosophy on Problems and Self-Love

“Why do we focus so intensely on our problems?... They have the magnet power of love: somehow we desire our problems; we are in love with them much as we want to get rid of them... There is a secret love hiding in each problem”
– James Hillman

Philosophy on Freedom

"Here you are! In the sacred present... you can’t change what you did or what was done to you. But you can choose how you live now. My precious, you can choose to be free."