About Us

Lifeboat Therapy is an outpatient therapy practice located in Mankato, Minnesota.

Lifeboat specializes in relationships transitions. Relationships transitions include such things as learning how to communicate as a new couple, preparing as a couple for an adoption or foster care, or learning how to cope after a separation or divorce.

Lifeboat can provide in-person services in the Mankato area. It can also provide telehealth services to anywhere in Michigan, Minnesota, South Dakota, or Wyoming.

Dr. Shawn

Lifeboat is operated by Dr. Shawn. He is a licensed marriage and family therapist and has a doctor of philosophy in marriage and family therapy. 

Dr. Shawn has worked with both youth and adults for many years. He has a master of science degree in mental health counseling from Minnesota State University, Mankato, and a doctor of philosophy degree from National University. He is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Minnesota and Michigan. He is a licensed counselor in Minnesota, South Dakota, and Wyoming. He is an approved counseling supervisor for licensee seeking in Minnesota and South Dakota.