Dr. Shannon Tassava

(PhD)

About Me

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with many years of experience as a therapist, wellness coach, and self-help author. I utilize a flexible therapy approach that combines empathy with cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused strategies to help individuals work through difficulties and feel more empowered and fulfilled in their daily lives. Although I work with many types of clients, both men and women, I have a specialty in women's issues, with particular expertise in the areas of health/wellness, self-care, adjustment to motherhood, depression, anxiety, stress management, body image, eating disorders, and weight loss.

In my work as a therapist, I value my clients' own goals and desires for counseling, while bringing my professional expertise, ideas, and strategies to the table.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Eating disorders
  • Parenting issues
  • Depression
  • Coping with life changes
Also experienced in:
Addictions , Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Grief , Self esteem , Bipolar disorder , Body Image , Eating and Food-Related Issues , Mood Disorders , Smoking/Vaping Cessation , Women's Issues , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 22

Services Offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

Psychologist #4343 (Expires: 2021-09-01)

Reviews

Written by N.A. on Jun 09, 2020 after counseling with Shannon for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes

Dr. Tassava is fantastic! During a time that is difficult for us all, she has been so supportive and validating of all the many emotions I have. We have talked about a variety of issues during a short time, and she has already helped me so much. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience that many could benefit from!

Written by E.M. on Feb 26, 2020 after counseling with Shannon for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem

I highly recommended Dr. Tassava. She is very compassionate, and at the same time has a way of gently nudging you to do the work you need to do to grow and solve the issues that made you seek counseling in the first place.

Written by S.H. on Oct 15, 2019 after counseling with Shannon for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and self esteem

I feel that Dr. Tassava really understands my issues and is able to provide me with a variety of resources that help me with the particular methods I've chosen. I really am getting a lot out of this experience.

Written by D.A. on Sep 05, 2019 after counseling with Shannon for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety

Dr. Tassava has been extremely helpful in giving me tools to understanding myself. I have had quick responses and feedback. I have hope that I can make some positive changes in my thinking.

Written by N.I. on Aug 07, 2019 after counseling with Shannon for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, and bipolar disorder

Dr. Tassava is the best counselor I've ever had. She offers me real-life techniques and tools to handle my anxiety and stress. She has never once judged me for any of my issues and has honestly supported me through the most difficult time in my life. Over the past few months, with her support and guidance, I have been able to change my thinking, reacting and how I handle major anxiety and stress. I am so thankful for her. Not only has she changed my life for the better... honestly, she's saved my life.

Written by N.I. on Jun 14, 2019 after counseling with Shannon for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder

So far I'm happy with the service. I've been using phone and messaging and am so happy with the help I've been getting. Dr Tassava is very kind, empathetic, knowledgeable and knows just where to meet me in my path to recovery.

Written by M.I. on Jun 01, 2019 after counseling with Shannon for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem

Dr Tassava is very knowledgeable, kind, and patient. She made it easy and low pressure to work on my anxiety.

Written by M.E. on May 11, 2019 after counseling with Shannon for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem

She is positive and listens well.

Written by T.E. on Apr 03, 2019 after counseling with Shannon for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and anger management

I think Dr. Tassava has been a big part of my success in staying positive while going through medical challenges. I would have been lost without her guidance.

Written by B.E. on Oct 01, 2018 after counseling with Shannon for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and family conflicts

Dr. Tessava has been a great help. She understands my issues and provides the level of help I need, letting me think through and solve my problems myself. She also is very respectful of the way I have chosen to communicate with her.

Written by C.H. on Sep 30, 2018 after counseling with Shannon for 4 months

She’s simply the best; better than all the rest! And I’m not just singing that.

Written by A.U. on Sep 27, 2018 after counseling with Shannon for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and self esteem

Dr. Shannon is so wonderful. She really takes the time to understand who you are and what you need.

Written by N.I. on Jun 18, 2018 after counseling with Shannon for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting, and self esteem

Dr. Tassava is extremely supportive and insightful. I feel like my issues are being addressed in a positive and tangible way. Thank you!

Written by S.A. on May 28, 2018 after counseling with Shannon for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related, self esteem, and anger

I think Dr. Tassava is wonderful. She is great with follow ups, gives pretty quick responses, informs me of changes to her availability, is patient and very understanding. I would absolutely recommend her for anyone who needs counseling.

Written by M.E. on May 21, 2018 after counseling with Shannon for 2 weeks on issues concerning family, trauma and abuse, and sleeping

Dr. Tassava's insight was completely on point. She is encouraging, helpful, and open, helping me to unpack my issues and create actionable, attainable goals for myself (that she then supported). I had been putting off seeing a therapist for so long, and I'm so grateful for BetterHelp and Dr. Tassava for giving me an online platform to seek help on. I'm so much more comfortable with this :)

Written by J.E. on May 18, 2018 after counseling with Shannon for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, sleeping, self esteem, and career

Dr. Tassava is amazing. For the first time in my life, I actually feel that I've found the help that I needed. She is very supportive and thoughtful. She actually really cares. I couldn't ask for a better therapist. She is the best.

Written by A.M. on May 07, 2018 after counseling with Shannon for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, and family

Dr. Tassava has made such a huge difference in my life! She has been patient and gentle with me and very empathetic. All things I need to be able to trust and open up. I'm finally starting to feel that I'm on the right track and I have less bad days and more good ones thanks to her advice and amazing words. When I started reaching out to her, I was so high anxiety that I wasn't functioning in my every day life. I can function at work and at home and I feel like I will be ok thanks to her! She is an amazing counselor and I'm so thankful I was matched with her!