I am licensed in New York with 13 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, addiction, life changes, issues with body image and weight loss, trauma and abuse, motivation, self esteem, and confidence. My therapeutic style is fairly laid back and more personable while upholding professional guidelines and practices. My approach often, but not always, includes relating back to childhood roles and family dynamics as a way to help individuals understand how those things sometimes inform how one views themselves and informs choices one makes. At times, I will focus on patterns in a persons life in an effort to find the common denominator. I do not help answer "why" questions....but I do help answer "how" questions. "Why" questions are accusatory but "how" questions are inquisitive. For example, asking yourself, "Why did I do that when I knew it was going to be bad for me?" Only serves to accuse you of doing something wrong. Asking yourself, "How did I manage to convince myself to do that when I knew it was going to be bad for me" is a great way to explore all the things that informed your decision. When we know how we did something, we can then figure out how to do things differently. No matter what, I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking this first step to sign up for therapy takes courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Body image, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Narcissism, Self-love
NY LCSW 087046
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Shannon has been a great listener and advisor since we started working together.
Written on Jan 08, 2024 after therapy with Shannon for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
I have only use this app. for a few weeks and still but slowly opening up. Shannon is being very patient with me and I am starting to feel comfortable talking. Even though we are just doing messages, I believe I will be ready to do video chat soon.
Written on Jan 04, 2024 after therapy with Shannon for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I’ve had a wonderful experience with Shannon as my therapist. Her compassion shines through in every session. She listens intently and connects with me on a deep level, making me feel understood and valued. Her positivity is contagious, and her support has been invaluable in my journey. I truly appreciate her dedication and the safe space she provides. Highly recommend her to anyone seeking a therapist who genuinely cares.
Written on Jan 04, 2024 after therapy with Shannon for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and self esteem
Very helpful. Insightful with practical tools. Supportive between sessions. She cares!
Written on Jan 03, 2024 after therapy with Shannon for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Shannon is awesome. Great listener, fun, and helpful!
Written on Dec 26, 2023 after therapy with Shannon for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management