When life feels overwhelming or you're navigating the complexities of living authentically, Shannon brings both professional expertise and deep cultural understanding to help you find your path forward. With her steadfast commitment to supporting BIPOC, first-generation, and LGBTQIA+ communities, Shannon has built a reputation for creating spaces where clients feel not just understood but truly celebrated for who they are. Her dedication ensures that you will be respected and valued in her care. Shannon's extensive expertise in helping clients process and heal from childhood and family wounding means that the patterns that once held you back can finally be understood, transformed, and released.

Training & Background:

• Licensed Mental Health Counselor with expertise in college-aged and adult populations

• Specialized training in trauma-informed therapeutic approaches

• Deep cultural competency working with BIPOC, first-generation, and LGBTQIA+ communities

• Extensive experience supporting clients through major life transitions

• Collaborative, client-centered therapeutic philosophy

Specialty Areas:

• College-aged students and adults navigating life challenges

• Stress, anxiety, and depression

• Relational issues and relationship dynamics

• Processing and healing from childhood wounds and family-of-origin trauma

• Significant life transitions and identity exploration

• Cultural identity development and intersectionality support

Shannon's passion lies in walking alongside individuals who are courageously navigating the intersections of identity, culture, and personal growth. She understands that being a first-generation college student, a person of color, or part of the LGBTQIA+ community brings unique challenges that require a therapist who truly gets it. Shannon also recognizes that many of us carry invisible wounds from our families and childhoods; patterns of relating, beliefs about ourselves, or emotional responses that no longer serve us. Her unwavering commitment to creating a safe and non-judgmental space, coupled with her warmth and genuine understanding, allows you to explore your experiences without fear, knowing that Shannon sees your struggles and celebrates your strengths. In her space, you are not just a client, but a valued individual on a unique journey.

Therapeutic Approach:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for practical skill-building

• Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) to identify your existing strengths

• Narrative therapy to honor and reshape your personal story

• Motivational interviewing and psychodynamic frameworks

• Trauma-informed care that prioritizes your safety and empowerment

• Attachment-based approaches for healing relational wounds from childhood

Shannon has an extraordinary gift for recognizing that each client is unique and deserving of a personalized approach. She does not believe in one-size-fits-all therapy. Instead, she carefully tailors her clinical strategies to meet your specific needs and circumstances. Whether you're struggling with anxiety about your future, processing family expectations, untangling how your childhood experiences echo in your present relationships, navigating relationship challenges, or exploring your identity, Shannon's collaborative approach ensures you feel empowered as the expert of your own life.

What truly sets Shannon apart is her ability to help clients feel understood, respected, and valued in ways they may never have experienced before. She has a particular gift for helping clients understand how early family dynamics have shaped who they are, while compassionately guiding them toward who they aspire to be. Her trauma-informed approach means she recognizes how systems and society may have impacted you, while her warmth and cultural sensitivity create a therapeutic relationship where healing can truly happen. In Shannon's care, the wounds that once defined you can become sources of wisdom and strength.

Available both in person and via telehealth, Shannon ensures that her unique blend of clinical expertise, cultural understanding, and genuine care reaches you wherever you are. This comprehensive approach is designed to help you not just survive life's challenges but thrive as your most authentic self.