I am a licensed professional counselor licensed in Northern Virginia with 12 years of experience working as a counselor. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, addiction, and school issues at a university.
My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines motivational interviewing techniques and cognitive behavioral therapy. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a 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: Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
LA LPC 4389
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Shannon is very kind and very respectful, listening to me, offering very useful tips and techniques! I highly recommend her especially if you feel like you won't be able to open up. Shannon is very reassuring and makes it very comfortable to express myself.
Written on Jan 21, 2021 after therapy with Shannon for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd