Counselor & Communicator

I help people understand complicated issues, clarify their values, and move through through big transitions.

Coommunication is my super power*.

I have an M.Ed. in Counseling from The University of Montevallo, Couples & Family (2024). I am a Clinical Counseling Associate at UAB, working with the Center for Palliative and Supportive Care.

My clinical interests are diverse and include supporting people with serious illnesses and their families, addiction, and recovery, and helping women navigate life transitions and career change. I'm a Certified Grief Educator, and use a systems and narrative approach in supporting clients, aka helping people examine their stories and the context from which they came. 

*Before becoming a counselor, I had a long career in journalism, communications, non-profit work, and tech. I previously served as Deputy Editor at Southern Living, Director of Community Affairs at The UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center, and team and brand builder for advertising and ad tech companies. To learn about working with me for content creation, speaking, or consulting, email me: erin (dot) shawstreet (at) gmail.com.