Shawna Chandler

Originally from Wyoming, Shawna Chandler, MSW, LCSW, serves as the clinical director for Modern Recovery Services, offering our team and clients 25 years of experience working within the addiction and mental health industry as well as 12 years of leadership experience. After completing her master’s degree at Florida State University, Shawna specialized in clinical social work. Recognizing her passion for helping individuals facing addiction and mental illness, she began her journey providing clinical services to a diverse variety of populations in rural communities and residential treatment centers.

Shawna is dedicated to providing high-quality care to meet the unique needs of clients and their families. With extensive training in trauma, EMDR, dialectical behavioral therapy, acceptance commitment therapy, family-focused therapy, mindfulness, internal family system therapy, and leadership, Shawna provides Modern Recovery Services’ clinical team with intuitive, expert training and supervision.

In addition to her professional experience and training, Shawna leverages her personal experience of family addiction and trauma when working with professionals, clients, and families. Using compassionate understanding and acceptance, she is adept at helping clients and families heal from addiction and become whole again.