Shannee Ladson-Varnell

(she/her)

LMFT, 7 years of experience
Empowering
Warm
Solution oriented
VirtualAvailable

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with 20 years of experience in the people helping field, specializing in trauma. I help people find their way through societal stresses and traumas including, but not limited to LGBTQ+ issues, racial trauma, religious trauma and relational difficulties. Reach out to see if we are a good fit. I look forward to hearing from you.

Get to know me

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

In the first session we will begin to explore the history of what brought you to therapy. We will talk about intake paperwork, and your presenting issues. We will finish by setting up some treatment goals and objectives.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I have a knack for alliance building. I connect with others. I work hard to help my clients feel seen and heard.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I work with individuals, couples, and families who are experiencing emotional difficulties due to societal and relational issues.

Specialties

Top specialties

Trauma and PTSD

Other specialties

Anxiety

Depression

I identify as

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

Accepts

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Couples Counseling

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I have studied couple, family and group dynamics and use systemic theories to help couples examine their relationships and make the changes they would like to see.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I use CBT skills training to help people learn about and manage their symptoms. CBT helps people make connections between our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is useful for various symptoms and diagnoses.

Family Therapy

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I have studied couple, family and group dynamics and use systemic theories to help couples examine their relationships and make the changes they would like to see.

, 10 ratings

1 rating with written reviews

June 9, 2025

Give off a warm and non judgemental attitude and I really like that, she definitely has a lot of experience

Verified client, age 18-24
Review shared after session 1 with Shannee