Michael Shahan, MS, LMFT

ENNEAGRAM TYPE: 6

about Michael

Michael Shahan, MS, LMFT, is a therapist who specializes in helping individuals and couples move from feeling stuck to becoming the best version of themselves. Drawing on the Enneagram, trauma-informed therapies, and mindfulness practices, Michael works with clients to uncover unconscious patterns, build self-awareness, and develop self-compassion. He has a particular passion for supporting people navigating religious or spiritual trauma, offering a safe space to process, heal, and grow. Michael believes that people don’t stop having struggles or triggers, but they can change how they relate to those struggles—with awareness, compassion, and choice. His therapeutic style is both insightful and down-to-earth, blending depth with humor and warmth. Beyond individual work, Michael teaches, writes, and speaks about the Enneagram, aiming to bring clarity and compassion to personal and relational dynamics.

Trainings and Certifications

• Certified Shame-Informed Treatment Specialist

• Trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS)

• Trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

• Coaching certification through Integrative9 (Enneagram)

clients who like working with Michael:

• People who want to understand their Enneagram type and use it for deep personal growth

• Individuals healing from religious or spiritual trauma

• Couples who want to move past painful patterns into greater connection

• Clients who value both humor and honesty in therapy

• Those ready to grow in self-awareness and self-compassion

Michael’s professional syllabus

(i.e., a few books that typify Michael’s approach)

• The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk

• No Bad Parts by Richard Schwartz

• The Wisdom of the Enneagram by Don Riso & Russ Hudson

• Personality and Wholeness in Therapy by Daniel J. Siegel

• When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chödrön