Shawn Mercier

Shawn holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with dual majors in Marketing and Management from California State University, Long Beach, where he graduated magna cum laude. He is currently working toward his master’s degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy at Pepperdine University in Irvine.

Prior to beginning his professional journey in mental health, Shawn spent over two decades working in the criminal justice system. His experience supporting individuals and families during times of legal crisis gave him a deep understanding of the emotional, psychological, and systemic challenges people face—especially those from marginalized communities. This work honed his skills in empathy, crisis response, and compassionate communication.

Shawn brings a calm, nonjudgmental presence to his sessions and is deeply committed to providing effective therapy for individuals, couples, and families. He takes a whole-person approach, viewing clients within the context of their family and broader cultural systems. Grounded in a strengths-based perspective, Shawn helps clients understand the underlying function of problematic behaviors, empowering them to make meaningful and lasting changes.

Shawn takes a special interest in trauma-focused therapies, believing that understanding and processing past experiences is often integral to healing. His clinical approach is informed by his rich life experience, cultural competence, and commitment to equity in mental health care.