Hello! My name is Jackie Shannon and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counsellor III. Well before I pursued a formal education in Marriage and Family Therapy, I felt a strong pull to support individuals in addressing some of life’s most difficult challenges. In 2004, I supported the start-up of a grassroots organisation and proceeded to work in community mental health settings. For nearly 20 years I have worked with adults and teens experiencing mood, anxiety and addictive disorders. Since my initial introduction to the field of addiction and mental health I have worked to refine my skill set. Over the past 5 years I have spent a significant amount of time working in leadership to guide and train those developing clinical skills. I have recently returned to pursue that which I am most passionate about, providing therapy to individuals, couples and families seeking support and change.
I make use of humanistic and existential approaches through a variety of experiential modalities. By creating a safe space for individuals to experience the discomfort of life’s challenges, I support individuals in developing relationship through trust, empathy, direct and candid inquiry, and down to earth humor. I encourage intuitive exploration through integrating talk therapy with present moment awareness. Through therapeutic collaboration, individuals gain greater access to insight, motivation and empowerment thus improving the way that they see and experience the world. I am a passionate and experienced therapist and have been told I bring sensitivity, humor, keen attentiveness, and enthusiasm to my work. I specialize in working with transitional age youth, adults, families and couples. I welcome the opportunity to serve people from all races, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, abilities, ethnicities, socioeconomic backgrounds, and am inclusive of all people without judgement.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Multicultural concerns, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexuality, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy
CA LMFT 116706
OR LMFT T1773
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Jacqueline is an exemplary human. And therapist. She tactfully blends accountability, empathy, and humor, in a grounded manner that subverts all minutia and pretense. Her wisdom has been an invaluable asset to my life, and her insight a catalyst to my growth. I doubt my gratitude to the reality that led me to this platform, and more importantly Jacqueline Shannon, will ever wane.
Written on Jul 30, 2024 after therapy with Jacqueline for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Being understood by another human being is priceless. Thank you!
Written on May 29, 2024 after therapy with Jacqueline for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd