Are you tired of the typical run of the mill recovery program? Do you want an alternative to AA/NA directed recovery or are you looking to supplement your AA/NA recovery program? If yes then I am your match!
I am the most open minded therapist you will meet. I know how much strength and courage it takes to reach out for help because I myself was once like you. I know how it feels to reveal your vulnerabilities to a complete stranger; and I am living proof that therapy works.
My name is Shannon Gaiser MA, LPC, CAADC, CDDAP and have been a practicing therapist since 2004. I have 17 years of experience with specialties in addiction and co-occuring disorders. I am in recovery from opiate addiction and can understand the special needs of these clients. I practice using client centered, motivational interviewing, and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques. I am open to alternatives to the traditional recovery programs including medication assisted treatment and medical marijuana treatment. I believe everyone's path to a better life is individual.
I have worked 9 years in inpatient/outpatient rehabs and 8 years as a private practice therapist for a suboxone doctor. I have experience with depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, bi-polar d/p, sexual abuse issues and trauma. My experiences have also lead me to work with family recovery to help promote healthy boundaries. I am available for texts, video, and voice sessions. I typically will respond to messages within 5 hours, but could be longer on weekends.
It would be my honor to start the journey with you. I will get in the trenches with you and we will find the light together. I look forward to working with you!
Shannon Gaiser
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Women's issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Shannon Gaiser. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Shannon is very compassionate, very understanding, she hears you, she sees you, and she never judges you, I'm back after a period of over several years of not seeing her and I wouldn't have it any other way!!
Written on Feb 12, 2026 after therapy with Shannon for 4 years and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
I’m so so glad I was matched with Shannon. I’ve been with her for 5 years at this point!
Written on Nov 26, 2025 after therapy with Shannon for 4 years and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Love Shannon! Such a wonderful, kind, and understanding person, and a great therapist!
Written on Oct 10, 2025 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, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I have made significant progress with Shannon
Written on Sep 14, 2025 after therapy with Shannon for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and addictions
She is a fantastic person, dedicated to helping people. That’s the most noble thing there is!
Written on Sep 01, 2025 after therapy with Shannon for 4 years and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and anger management
I've made such progress and learned so much with Shannon's help its almost hard to put into words. I only wish I'd tried therapy sooner. And while I continue to learn and grow I am thankful to have Shannon by my side to help navigate life.
Written on Jul 03, 2025 after therapy with Shannon for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
I didn’t think I could ever attend therapy. And then I tried and met Shannon and don’t think I could ever work with a different therapist. She’s amazing at what she does.
Written on Jan 31, 2024 after therapy with Shannon for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She's great.
Written on Nov 21, 2023 after therapy with Shannon for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, and parenting issues
Shannon quickly became someone I could trust because she’s completely relatable. I’ve found that other help I’ve sought out can often condescending and disinterested, like they’re the expert and you have to listen to them no matter what. Shannon brings incredible expertise but it’s all rooted in real-life experiences. She’s made it clear I’m never alone in my darkest moments - someone is always willing to share their experience-based insights to remind you there’s good on the other end.
Written on Aug 01, 2023 after therapy with Shannon for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I'm working through my life well but when I need support, not necessarily validation from what life throws at me or what I've brought on due to myself, I can clearly say Shannon is an excellent therapist. She assisted me last year and I am looking forward to reaching out to her again.
Written on Apr 22, 2023 after therapy with Shannon for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Started off with a very jagged mindset and after working with Shannon for a while now I am moving up in my life and mental health
Written on Mar 28, 2023 after therapy with Shannon for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Shannon has been terrific
Written on Feb 06, 2023 after therapy with Shannon for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Shannon is absolutely amazing and makes me so welcome. She helped me navigate a tough time in my life, and I genuinely look forward to our meetings.
Written on Sep 19, 2022 after therapy with Shannon for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Shannon is awesome to talk to! She can relate to me and my issues, cause she has been there herself! I highly recommend her tremendously!
Written on Aug 13, 2022 after therapy with Shannon for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
I'm happy that I was paired up with Shannon. She has this ability to make you feel so comfortable to open up to her. Her insight has helped me through things.
Written on Mar 01, 2022 after therapy with Shannon for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and self esteem
Shannon is a wonderful therapist. She offers a non-judgmental listening ear to your issues and helps you work through your issues.
Written on Oct 26, 2021 after therapy with Shannon for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and adhd
Shannon offers me a completely safe space to talk about whatever I need to talk about. Being able to express the things I have never been able to talk about without being judged has been very freeing - allowing me to be more open with those close to me.
Written on Sep 01, 2021 after therapy with Shannon for 3 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, grief, and adhd
Shannon spent 30 minutes with me in a live text chat and kinda got to the heart of the problem quickly. I'm not fixed but I feel like if I put in the effort, I might get there with her help!
Written on Aug 13, 2021 after therapy with Shannon for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Amazing therapist, she helped even in the very first session. I am so happy to have found her ❤️
Written on Aug 11, 2021 after therapy with Shannon for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
She is the best!! Enough said.
Written on Aug 08, 2021 after therapy with Shannon for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and relationship issues
I was very skeptical at first but Shannon has been so incredible she listens and makes me feel understood and heard, she is very funny and she has really helped me.
Written on Aug 04, 2021 after therapy with Shannon for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar dis
Very understanding, listens well, and helps suggest ways to cope with things.
Written on Aug 04, 2021 after therapy with Shannon for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Shannon and I just started working together but she’s good I like her relaxed approach and different perspectives
Written on Jul 29, 2021 after therapy with Shannon for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
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