Karli Shank

Karli Shank (she/her) obtained her MSW at VCU and has years of experience working both inpatient and outpatient in perinatal health.  Anxiety and depression are the #1 complication of pregnancy and childbirth. Karli believes this isn’t talked about enough. She is passionate about supporting families throughout their perinatal journey.  She uses a nonjudgmental, strengths based approach to help individuals navigate and adjust to such a significant life transition. Karli recognizes that the perinatal experience often comes with the unexpected and for that, she is a listener. She is here to bear witness to the very real difficulties that come with trying to conceive, pregnancy, and parenthood. Karli is trained to guide mindful meditations, cultivating intentional awareness to foster our capacity to be with what is and trust in ourselves. Karli uses both mindfulness and solution focused techniques, tapping into your resilience, and ultimately promoting your overall well-being.

Specialties

Karli’s specialties include perinatal mental health, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, perinatal loss and grief, depression, panic, and anxiety. Karli has experience working with families experiencing infertility, pregnancy termination, and those with a baby in the NICU. Karli is LGBTQIA+ affirming.

Modalities

Karli uses different approaches based on the client’s needs, always focusing on strengths. She uses modalities such as Interpersonal Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness.

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Virginia Tech, 2012

                  Human Development with focus in Professional Helping Skills, Psychology Minor

• Master of Social Work, Virginia Commonwealth University, 2014

                  Clinical Concentration

Licenses and Certificates of Completion

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia

• Advanced Provider Training: Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders: Practical Techniques and Tools to Use in Private Therapy Settings