Shawn Marshall, MA, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Portland, Oregon with nearly 30 years of experience helping preteens, teenagers, young adults, and their parents navigate emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. At The Children’s Program, Shawn provides therapy and parent consultation focused on teen anxiety, ADHD, depression, emotional regulation, and school-related difficulties.

Shawn specializes in working with middle school, high school, and young adult clients who are struggling with anxiety, mood changes, attention difficulties, anger, or the growing pressures of school, peers, and social media. Many of the teens he works with are navigating challenges related to ADHD, executive functioning, motivation, and independence.

His approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with family systems principles and practical skill-building. Shawn works collaboratively with teens to help them better understand patterns in their thinking, emotions, and behavior, while developing strategies to manage stress, build resilience, and improve confidence. Therapy focuses on helping adolescents gain greater insight, stronger coping skills, and improved emotional regulation so they can navigate school, relationships, and everyday life more effectively.

Recommended Documentaries on Kids, Technology, and Social Media

The Social Dilemma (2020)
This documentary explores how social media platforms are intentionally designed to capture attention and influence behavior. Former tech industry insiders discuss the impact of algorithms on mental health, polarization, and how children and teens use technology.

Childhood 2.0 (2020)
This film looks at how growing up in the digital age affects today’s adolescents. It includes honest interviews with teens about social media, anxiety, cyberbullying, and the pressures they experience online.

Screened Out (2020)
A documentary examining how smartphones and social media affect children, families, and society. It explores the addictive nature of screens and how technology companies design products to keep users engaged.’

Screenagers (2016)
Created by a physician and filmmaker, this documentary follows families struggling to find healthy limits around screen time. It highlights the effects of technology on kids’ emotional development, learning, and relationships.

The Great Hack (2019)
This film focuses on how personal data is collected and used by companies and political campaigns. It explores the Cambridge Analytica scandal and raises awareness about privacy, digital influence, and data exploitation.