Are you tired of the typical run of the mill recovery program? Do you want an alternative to AA/NA directed recovery or are you looking to supplement your AA/NA recovery program? If yes then I am your match!
I am the most open minded therapist you will meet. I know how much strength and courage it takes to reach out for help because I myself was once like you. I know how it feels to reveal your vulnerabilities to a complete stranger; and I am living proof that therapy works.
My name is Shannon Gaiser MA, LPC, CAADC, CDDAP and have been a practicing therapist since 2004. I have 17 years of experience with specialties in addiction and co-occuring disorders. I am in recovery from opiate addiction and can understand the special needs of these clients. I practice using client centered, motivational interviewing, and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques. I am open to alternatives to the traditional recovery programs including medication assisted treatment and medical marijuana treatment. I believe everyone's path to a better life is individual.
I have worked 9 years in inpatient/outpatient rehabs and 8 years as a private practice therapist for a suboxone doctor. I have experience with depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, bi-polar d/p, sexual abuse issues and trauma. My experiences have also lead me to work with family recovery to help promote healthy boundaries. I am available for texts, video, and voice sessions. I typically will respond to messages within 5 hours, but could be longer on weekends.
It would be my honor to start the journey with you. I will get in the trenches with you and we will find the light together. I look forward to working with you!
Shannon Gaiser
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
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I didn’t think I could ever attend therapy. And then I tried and met Shannon and don’t think I could ever work with a different therapist. She’s amazing at what she does.
Written on Jan 31, 2024 after therapy with Shannon for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She's great.
Written on Nov 21, 2023 after therapy with Shannon for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, and parenting issues
Shannon quickly became someone I could trust because she’s completely relatable. I’ve found that other help I’ve sought out can often condescending and disinterested, like they’re the expert and you have to listen to them no matter what. Shannon brings incredible expertise but it’s all rooted in real-life experiences. She’s made it clear I’m never alone in my darkest moments - someone is always willing to share their experience-based insights to remind you there’s good on the other end.
Written on Aug 01, 2023 after therapy with Shannon for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I'm working through my life well but when I need support, not necessarily validation from what life throws at me or what I've brought on due to myself, I can clearly say Shannon is an excellent therapist. She assisted me last year and I am looking forward to reaching out to her again.
Written on Apr 22, 2023 after therapy with Shannon for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Started off with a very jagged mindset and after working with Shannon for a while now I am moving up in my life and mental health
Written on Mar 28, 2023 after therapy with Shannon for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
I love Shannon!! She's absolutely
Written on Mar 20, 2023 after therapy with Shannon for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem