Shawn Eaton, LMSW
Founder & Therapist at Rising Recovery PLC
Finding Your Way Forward, Together
Sometimes, it’s hard to name exactly what’s wrong. Maybe it’s anxiety, depression, or just a sense that something feels off. If you’re white-knuckling your way through the day, know this: you’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out on your own.
As a licensed therapist providing online therapy across Michigan, I help adults and couples navigate stuck patterns, rebuild connection, and move toward lasting change.
Why I Started Rising Recovery PLC
I founded Rising Recovery PLC after working in hospital-based care, where I saw how often people were treated for symptoms without having space to fully understand their emotional world or relationships.
I wanted to create a practice centered on depth, honesty, and human connection — where therapy isn’t rushed, performative, or overly clinical. A place where emotional experience is taken seriously, and where people don’t have to justify their pain to be met with care.
Rising Recovery PLC was built to offer psychotherapy that feels relational, grounded, and real — especially for individuals and couples who feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward.
My Approach to Therapy
My work is grounded in attachment-based psychotherapy, with a primary focus on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for individuals and couples.
EFT helps us understand how emotions, attachment needs, and relationship patterns shape the ways we cope, protect ourselves, and connect with others. Rather than focusing only on symptoms or behaviors, we look at what’s happening underneath — the emotional experiences that drive distress and disconnection.
I am certified in Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) and have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples (EFCT). This approach allows me to help individuals and partners slow down, make sense of emotional patterns, and create safer, more responsive connections.
My style is collaborative, emotionally present, and practical. There’s no pressure to perform or “do therapy the right way.” We focus on real experiences, real emotions, and real change — at a pace that feels manageable and human.
What I Work With
I specialize in therapy for adults and couples navigating:
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Anxiety and overthinking
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Depression and emotional numbness
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Relationship struggles and disconnection
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Trauma and attachment wounds
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Anger, shame, and self-doubt
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Life transitions and identity exploration
Ready to Get Started?
Starting therapy can feel daunting — but it’s a brave and meaningful step forward. I’d be honored to walk with you.
Online Therapy for Adults and Couples in Michigan
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Contact Shawn Today
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