Shannon Pereira

(she/her)

PMHNP, 12 years of experience
Authentic
Intelligent
Solution oriented
VirtualAvailable

I am passionate and compassionate about the care for addiction, medicine, and all mental health and I know they go hand-in-hand and I will treat you safely with medication and motivation. I am dedicated to treating the entire person, and not just the one or two concerns that might lead you to be seeking help.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

During our first session we will review all of the required paperwork and I will ensure you feel comfortable with me and my persona. My goal is for this first session to feel comfortable and welcoming even though there is a lot of paperwork and assessments that might need to be completed. My hope is that at the end of the first session you will feel comfortable and excited to work with me to put in the time and effort to to help you feel better.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I am so passionate about helping people and making them feel as though there is nothing that they are not capable of achieving. I make it a point to be easily reachable to all of my clients and try and make every client feel like they are my only client. My goal is to provide you the absolute best care that leaves you feeling good about yourself and the therapeutic relationship.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

Coming from a personal and professional background in addiction and treatment I understand how hard it can be to overcome these challenges. I promise to treat you with compassion and empathy and a complete lack of judgment and will encourage you to heal and recover through counseling and, when appropriate, medication. Helping people become their best selves, and encouraging clients to be brave enough to face their struggles and make life-changing improvements is my passion, and as scary as this might sound, I will be there for you through the entire process.

Specialties

Top specialties

Other specialties

Depression

Health/Medical Issues

I identify as

Serves ages

Children (6 to 12)

Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

California

Accepts

Aetna

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Supportive

I am supportive and treat the person as a whole. You will feel safe in my care.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I have treated clients with CBT and motivational interviews for addiction and all other mental health concerns.

Mindfulness-Based Therapy

I treat clients with a mindfulness centered philosophy incorporating mindfulness techniques and practices like meditation and relaxation.

Trauma Informed Care

I approach all clients with the mindset that our life experiences affect all aspects of our lives and understanding these experiences helps me provide you with the best care possible.

, 113 ratings

28 ratings with written reviews

May 11, 2026

LOVE Shannon! She lets me be who I am and FULLY understands that women over 40 can struggle with ADHD. It’s refreshing to know I have a provider who gets it and listens.

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 1 with Shannon

March 16, 2026

my second time seeing her and I seem to like her a lot.

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 2 with Shannon

March 12, 2026

Doctor Pereira was extremely helpful and knowledgeable about treating my conditions and informing me of regulations regarding medication prescriptions, as well as her expertise in the ADHD diagnosis process, as well as management for anxiety and depression. Instead of waving me along and giving me the same BS I’ve gotten for years from countless other “doctors”, Doctor Pereira actually took the time to problem solve and find solutions for me. I am extremely grateful for this type of direct care!

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 1 with Shannon