
Shawn Rubin, PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist · Vienna, VA · Virtual
Licensed Clinical Psychologist · Vienna, VA · Virtual
As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist for nearly 30 years, I have provided a person-centered, relational, developmentally-sensitive, and discovery-oriented approach to individuals across the lifespan — with children in relationship play therapy, adolescents navigating anxiety and growth, adults in moments of self-discovery, and elders as they face surrender, grief, and the profound work of generativity.
I have had the privilege of walking alongside people across the full spectrum of human expression — diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, genders and gender identities; neurodivergent ways of being; erotic and kink communities; and people leaving religious cults, spiritual trauma, or abusive families and marriages. Increasingly, I also work with people whose experiences push at the edges of what we think we know — near-death experiences, past-life memories, psychedelic journeys, precognitive dreams, and other exceptional experiences that deserve to be met with curiosity rather than dismissal.
30
Years in Clinical Practice
PsyD
Humanistic & Clinical Psychology
APA
Founder, Consciousness Studies Task Force
CEEN
Founder, Clinical Exceptional Experience Network
— CLINICAL SERVICES
Across your entire lifespan
Individual
Adult Psychotherapy
Individual depth-oriented therapy for adults navigating self-discovery, life transitions, identity, and the full complexity of human experience.
Adolescent
Adolescent Psychotherapy
Developmentally attuned support for adolescents navigating the storms and revelations of anxiety, identity, and growth.
Children
Relationship Play Therapy
Relational, child-centered play therapy for children — a safe, expressive space to process, discover, and grow at their own pace.
Family
Parent Consultations
Dedicated parent consultation sessions — practical guidance, emotional support, and education for families navigating complex terrain.
Family
Parent & Adult Child Repair
Structured, compassionate space for repairing one of the most complex bonds a person carries — across rupture, estrangement, and grief.
Specialty
Exceptional Experiences
A rare clinical space for near-death experiences, psychedelic integration, parapsychological phenomena, and UAP encounters.
Identity
Gender & Sexual Orientation
Affirming, non-pathologizing support for individuals navigating gender identity, sexual orientation, and the full spectrum of erotic and relational experience.
Neurodiversity
Neurodivergent Ways of Being
Depth-oriented support for neurodivergent individuals — honoring different ways of experiencing, processing, and moving through the world.
Professionals
Supervision & Therapy for Therapists
Clinical supervision and personal therapy for mental health professionals navigating the particular demands of the therapeutic relationship.
Exceptional Experiences
Experiences That Push at the Edges
Increasingly, I work with people whose experiences challenge the boundaries of what we think we know. Whatever brings you to this work, I am here to listen without judgment — with discernment, care, and a deep commitment to helping you integrate your experiences.
Not all meaningful experiences have diagnoses in the DSM. You deserve a therapist who won’t pathologize what may be among the most important events of your life.
Children, Families & Past-Life Experiences
Specialized, child-centered support for children who spontaneously describe past-life memories — and compassionate guidance for the families navigating them.
Preparation & Integration
Clinically informed support across the full psychedelic journey — preparation, integration, and long-term meaning-making grounded in 30 years of clinical practice.
Sober Psychedelics
Altered states without substances — RoXiva stroboscopic light, holotropic breathwork, and somatic intensives within a full therapeutic container.
Paranormal & Emergent Phenomena
Grounded support for individuals navigating entity contact, hauntings, UAP encounters, or unexplained events that carry psychological and existential weight.
I remain genuinely in awe of the complexity of human experience and the sheer courage it takes to live authentically.
Shawn Rubin, PsyD
Be Heard Now
In-person and virtual options.
Or reach out directly: shawn@shawnrubin.com•(510) 725-7600
