Licensed to practice in 3 states and accepts 19 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) and 10 more.
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Hi, my name is Shannon and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social worker based in Boston, MA. I provide therapy via telehealth for adults seeking greater balance, fulfillment, and a deeper understanding of themselves. My focus is on supporting individuals in their healing journeys as they navigate behavioral health concerns such as depression, anxiety, OCD, and phobias, as well as identity exploration, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Whether you are feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns, struggling to navigate change, or searching for clearer sense of self and purpose, I look forward to supporting you on your path of healing and growth.
In our first session, my priority is creating a welcoming and supportive environment where I can understand you, your strengths, and your goals. We will start by laying a strong foundation for our therapeutic relationship and a creating shared vision of our work together.
My approach is goal-driven and results-oriented while honoring the reality that growth takes time, trust, and vulnerability. I highly value cultivating a strong therapeutic relationship and an environment where you can be both supported and challenged.
I am particularly passionate about working with young adults (18-35) and individuals with mood and anxiety disorders including: OCD, phobias, generalized anxiety, depression, and bipolar. I truly enjoy working with any and all adult clients who are motivated to create meaningful change in their lives, whether that be rooted in addressing behavioral heath concerns or navigating life transitions, relationship patterns, or identity exploration. No matter what brings you to therapy, we can create a welcoming space to explore what is happening beneath the surface, build practical tools, and move toward a life that feels more aligned and fulfilling.
Anxiety
Depression
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Chronic Illness
Coping Skills
Health/Medical Issues
LGBTQ
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Phobias
Self Esteem
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
LGBTQ
White
Woman
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Maine
Massachusetts
Vermont
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
Amerihealth Administrators
Arlo
Cash - $100 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
Evernorth
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim
Tufts Health
Tufts Health/Cigna
CBT is an evidence-based practice that is effective for a variety of concerns including mood, anxiety, and trauma. CBT can help you become more aware of the patterns in your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that may be contributing to distress. While utilizing CBT, we will challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, develop coping strategies, and practice more effective behaviors.
DBT skills may be implemented if you are experiencing difficulty managing intense or overwhelming emotions. DBT skill areas include mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. By learning and applying these skills both in session and real-life situations, you may benefit from enhanced emotional stability, improved relationships, and greater confidence in navigating daily challenges.
Solution Focused therapy is a goal-oriented and strengths-based approach which emphasizes what is already working in your life including your existing abilities, resources, and successes. Together, we will identify existing strengths and successes and build on them to create meaningful and sustainable change. By focusing on practical solutions and small, achievable steps, SFT can help you gain clarity, feel more empowered, and move toward the future you want to create.
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the gold standard treatment for OCD. This model helps to take power back from obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors by gradually facing triggers while resisting the urge to engage in compulsions. This process helps retrain the brain to see these triggers as less threatening over time.
I draw on attachment-based principles to develop an understanding of how early experiences shape current patterns of connection, coping, and self-worth. By exploring these relational patterns and templates within our safe and supportive therapeutic relationship, you can develop greater emotional security, self-understanding, and the capacity to form healthier and more satisfying relationships.