I am a Doctor of Behavioral Health licensed as an LPC in Colorado with over 10 years of experience working as a psychotherapist and integrated behavioral/mental health provider. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, parenting problems, and homelessness. Additionally, I have helped many people who have experienced mental/physical trauma and abuse.
My therapy style is trauma informed and patient centered; non-judgmental and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach is an eclectic mix of trauma informed, cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational therapy. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Postpartum depression, Smoking / vaping cessation
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
CO LPC 0012675
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Pamela Shannahan-Sturgon. 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.
Very devoted therapist that has her patients well being at heart
Written on Apr 02, 2024 after therapy with Pamela for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coaching
Excellent provider! We really like her and feel like she is very knowledgeable!
Written on Jul 14, 2023 after therapy with Pamela for 9 months on issues concerning relationship issues
She is wonderful.
Written on Jan 07, 2023 after therapy with Pamela for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and parenting issues
Dr. Shannahan-Sturgon is the most helpful therapist I’ve had in years (I’ve gone through three in the last year). She listens carefully and asks questions to get me thinking about my behaviors and reactions to situations to help me cope with and heal my CPTSD (which she has helped me reframe as PTSR (“response” as opposed to “disorder”)). Always kind and never judgmental, she is truly an advocate for me.
Written on Jul 08, 2022 after therapy with Pamela for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Working online with Dr. Shannahan-Sturgon has been great. She is a very caring therapist, and seeing her by video has been very convenient. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
Written on May 14, 2022 after therapy with Pamela for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, self esteem, and coping with life changes