*Please review limited availability below.* I know how hard it can be to find a therapist with which you can connect. I am hoping this profile gives you a preview of how you and I can work together so that you can live a more authentic and meaningful life. My niche is working with people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and I am an ally to the BIPOC community. I enjoy working with young adults and adults. I have over 22 years of experience helping people who struggle with anxiety, depression, and substance use. I like working with people who are going through difficult life transitions and are interested in fostering their confidence and resiliency. My style is to build connections based on mutual trust. I am empathetic, warm, humorous, and honest. Sessions with me are meant to be a collaborative and safe space for you to explore who you are and learn new skills. I am looking forward to connecting with you and supporting you along you are your journey to better understand yourself and how you relate to the world around you. Currently offering limited availability as follows: Mondays at 6PM Every other Monday at 7PM Every other Tuesday at 8PM Every other Saturday at 9AM, 10AM, or 11AM
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together, we’ll start off with brief introductions and a review of logistics for our work together (review of confidentiality, scheduling. Communication, etc.) and then I will ask you to begin sharing with me what specific challenges/transitions you are facing that brought you to therapy. I will guide our conversation by asking questions to better understand your concerns and level of impact so that I can be as helpful to you as possible. You and I will end the first appointment by identifying goals for you to work towards during our future appointments together.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I am a strong advocate for people who are a part of the LGBTQIA+ Community and an ally of the BIPOC Community. I am a strong believer in equality and social justice. My goal as a therapist is to create a space where people who have felt or have been marginalized can come to work on better understanding themselves and their worth. My life's mission is to empower people to live a more authentic and meaningful life through therapy.
About Shannon Smith
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Relational
Relational therapy, sometimes referred to as relational-cultural therapy, is a therapeutic approach based on the idea that mutually satisfying relationships with others are necessary for one’s emotional well-being. This type of psychotherapy takes into account the ways in which social and familial factors relate to the relationships in a person’s life.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is based on several core principles, including: 1. Psychological issues are partly based on problematic or unhelpful patterns of thinking. 2. Psychological issues are partly based on learned patterns of unhelpful behavior. 3. Psychological issues are partly based on problematic core beliefs, including central ideas about yourself and the world. 4. People experiencing psychological issues can learn better ways of coping with them. This can help relieve their symptoms and improve their mental and emotional health.
Supportive
Supportive psychotherapy is a type of therapy that primarily focuses on providing emotional support, encouragement, and validation during difficult life circumstances or psychological challenges.