LCSW, 8 years of experience
This mental health counselor is dedicated to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive space. This space allows you to feel comfortable and safe exploring thoughts and feelings. Shannon believes in unconditional positive regard and approaches each client with openness, empathy, and non-judgment. The goal is to foster a strong therapeutic rapport, leaving you feeling heard, respected, and empowered. Prioritizing active listening and clear communication ensures understanding every step of the way. Shannon is passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges. Shannon believes in your inherent strength and resilience. Collaboration is offered to find personalized solutions and support your journey toward healing and growth.
The first session is an opportunity for me to find out more about you and what has motivated you to come to therapy. I also give you opportunity to ask me questions about the process. This is a critical session for us to make a plan around what you want to change.
I feel my strengths are knowing when to talk and but also allowing your story to be told and for you to be heard. We have all had the experience of needing to tell our story, and it is made into the other's story. I am a professional story listener. I also feel my other strengths include explaining why I encourage certain skills or explaining the biology of it all. Another strength would include being able to share a laugh or a cry if it what you need.
This mental health therapist's ideal client is someone with a growth mindset who believes that change is possible and sees challenges as opportunities. They are growth-oriented and committed to learning and developing their abilities through effort and perseverance. This client is also ready to learn new strategies and perspectives that can help them achieve their goals and improve their well-being. They are motivated to take action and engage actively in the therapeutic process.
5 ratings with written reviews
May 2, 2025
She makes me feel very powerful in moments where I feel most helpless.
April 29, 2025
Shannon is very kind and understanding. She is easy to talk to and helps find solutions to problems.
April 25, 2025
Shannon is amazing! She asked a lot of questions to help us determine exactly what my goals and needs are. She really takes the time to understand your situation. She often asks for feedback during our sessions to make sure I am feeling like our meeting is productive! I love it so much. I have had other therapists that just go on tangents with something I don't feel that I need. I've only had a couple sessions with her, but I am truly impressed! I am so glad I have her on my care team now.
Hello! Glad you are here. I am a therapist specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which is an approach that helps you understand and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where you can explore feelings, develop new coping skills, and work towards your goals.
I have used DBT since I was an intern. I am certified in this treatment and it is an excellent tool box to have when you are vulnerable to emotions persuading you in unhelpful directions. DBT can help with being more present in our life, regulating emotions, making it through crises more effectively and get along with others or meeting your goals.