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Shannon Tantillo, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Addictions LGBTQ+ Relationships Depression
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About me

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a supervisory status and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. I have worked in the behavioral health field over 30 years. I have some specialty in substance use disorders and working with family members of individuals with these or other process compulsive behavior. I also have a high competency in cultural sensitivity as my highest aptitude. I have worked with LGBTQI, etc, individuals and had a full case load in this community for many years. In addition, to this community, the overlapping circles of accepting and affirming variety of orientations, be it spanning gender identities, or otherwise, some persons identify as being in alternative lifestyle while others do not, as well as various degrees of non-monogamy or living in a variety of open relationships overlapped at times.

I can work with individuals who have mood disorders or dual diagnosis and some thought and behavior disorders may be addressed in my practice as well.
I like to collaborate with psychiatrists, with written consent from the client of course, as needed or warranted for advocacy and client safety. In addition I can help identify when other levels of care may be recommended for a period of time for stability, wellness and safety.

I bring a seasoned, relaxed client centered approach to my counseling sessions. I have been told I have a relational style and am approachable and easy to open up to and gain and sustain trust and rapport easily. I look forward to exploring a working relationship with any potential client that may feel moved to connect and hopefully be compatible to meet the desired outcome.

Thank you for entering into this self care realm and continued journey whatever chapter of life you are in!

Warm Regards,
Shannon

Professional experience

30yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions LGBTQ+ Relationships Depression

Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Blended Family Issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Fertility Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems

Services offered

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License information

TX LCSW 36057