Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 39 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Life Transitions, Self Esteem and 5 more.
(she/her)
Hello there, I'm Shannon Loos-Vankawala, LPCC. If you're feeling overwhelmed and dissatisfied in life right now, you are not alone! I work with clients to improve: anxiety, depression, adjustment/transitions, burn out, relationships and dating, trauma, self-esteem/confidence, self-care, coping skills, and more. In order to best help, I use a person-centered, strength-based approach to help clients organize their thoughts, navigate behavior patterns and obstacles, and clarify steps toward their unique goals. I help clients to explore what might be holding them back, and uncover a way forward that is filled with acceptance and balance. My overall approach is one of creativity and trust in YOU at the present moment. When you are ready, go ahead and reach out. We can get through the struggle together.
In the first session, we will explore what brings you to therapy and relevant background information to guide our approach in future sessions.
I have experience working with clients in the LGBTQIA communities, as well as clients in alternative and/or non-monogamous relationships. I also have experience working with clients who are adult children of immigrants, and the pressure that can come from the pull of two cultures. Lastly, I operate from a non-religious, generally spiritual, standpoint, in which I am open and accepting of any spiritual path that the client feels connected to.
I work with clients who are ready to make changes in their lives.
Top specialties
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
Other specialties
Coping Skills
Depression
LGBTQ
Peer Relationships
Women's Issues
I identify as
White
Woman
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
California
Missouri
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Ambetter from Health Net
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Shield
Cash - $125 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Commercial)
Medica
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Using CBT helps us to build concrete skills to manage difficult thoughts or behaviors.
1 rating with written reviews
May 1, 2025
Shannon is the best! I don't do well with the "... And how does that make you feel?" type of therapy, so fortunately, Shannon embodies the much favorable talking to a friend style. It is so much easier for me to open up to someone when it feels like a conversation instead of me having to fill the silence.