I believe counseling is a partnership in which we work together in developing and implementing a plan to reach the clients treatment goals. Each client is unique and different, and I adjust according to the clients needs. I work well with clients who are ready to do the work to heal and grow. The client and I are active throughout the counseling process. I have found that this process is a journey towards healing and thriving in all areas of life. Many of my clients have found themselves stuck in life. I help clients find what is keeping them stuck and develop the skills to overcome these barriers so they might heal and grow. I specialize in preteens/teens issues, self-esteem, identity issues, self-harm, social anxiety, confidence building, rebuilding/healing relationships, divorce, survivors of abuse, codependency, gifted/highly intelligent children, substance abuse, depression, and couples counseling. I use CBT and Narrative Therapy to explore and correct underlying issues. I find that authenticity and empathy are the two most important things for a counselor to possess. My goal is to provide a safe place for clients to grow and heal, and am always looking for ways to improve my ability to provide that. I have had my own personal struggles that I have overcame, and this is a factor that helps me truly understand the client.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Attachment issues, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Codependency, Communication problems, Dependent Personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Fertility Issues, First Responder Issues, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Shannon is a mind reader and matches my needs perfectly! Her suggestions are exactly what I had in mind when I signed up and I am lucky to have been matched with her.
Written on Aug 11, 2021 after therapy with Shannon for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Shannon is a wonderful soul, she is kind, patient, and understanding. She explains everything to me in a way where I can understand. With just a couple sessions I felt like she gave me a lot to think about and made me feel hopeful for my future in therapy. She’s the best and I can’t see myself changing therapist any time soon!
Written on Aug 05, 2021 after therapy with Shannon for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Shannon has been wonderful! She really helps us use the 30 minutes effectively. Her feedback has been on point and I’m already feeling like I’m making progress after only a few sessions.
Written on Jul 23, 2021 after therapy with Shannon for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Really grateful to have this company and Shannon in my life, just 2 sessions have helped me. Highly recommend! -Dr. Kelvas
Written on Jun 28, 2021 after therapy with Shannon for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and compassion fatigue