I am licensed in California with ten years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, lgbtq+ related issues, trauma and abuse, & parenting issues. You are the expert on your story and have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
My prior research is on Postpartum depression, women's issues as well as sexual trauma, and victims of trafficking.
I have a particular interest in those with personality disorders. I like to use various techniques in therapy; I use humor and a conversation style. I am happy to incorporate preferred interventions and collaborate with you on how your therapy journey will go for you.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Fertility Issues, First Responder Issues, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality Disorders, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
CA LPCC 15369
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Shannon Thornton-Bey. 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 has been absolutely amazing! I could tell from our first session this was going to be a great fit. She allows me to get everything off my chest and gives me the time to come to my own conclusions while offering feedback and inspiring new ways of thinking about things. Excited for our work together in the future!
Written on Apr 13, 2024 after therapy with Shannon for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I love my therapist!
Written on Mar 24, 2024 after therapy with Shannon for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Shannon is a great therapist who validates how you feel and gives constructive ways for personal growth. I appreciate how well she accommodates her clients.
Written on Jan 15, 2024 after therapy with Shannon for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I have had a few sessions with Shannon so far and have genuinely enjoyed them. She has been very open and actively listens to everything I want to say and feel. I appreciate her feedback and the way she conducts our sessions.
Written on Jan 06, 2024 after therapy with Shannon for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Shannon is a great therapist! Finding a therapist that listens to you and is able to give unbiased feedback has been a challenge in the past for me. I appreciate the fact that shes always attentive and makes me feel comfortable during our sessions regardless of my background. I would highly recommend her services to anyone seeking therapy!
Written on Jan 05, 2024 after therapy with Shannon for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd