Therapy & Clinical Supervision

Shannon has extensive practical and theoretical clinical experience as a Therapist, Clinical Supervisor and as a Clinical Director. In her therapy practice she specializes in supporting individuals and families who are dealing with presenting concerns related to trauma, anxiety, substance use disorder, depression, mood dysregulation, adversity, disparities, chronic stressors. She also possesses clinical competencies and aptitudes in supporting individuals faced with emotional issues related to personal and life stressors, discrimination, gender/sexual orientations, violence/abuse, familial/religion/cultural dissonance, grief and loss, addiction, chronic illnesses, migration and negative sense of citizenship and sense of belonging. As a Clinical Supervisor, she imparts her 15 years of clinical knowledge to clinicians, and therapists in both group and individual settings.

Shannon prides her practice as being safe, client affirming, inclusive, strength based, accountable and anti-oppressive. These frameworks are her personal and professional pillars, which informs her ability to respect individuals as ‘experts of their own lives’. This lens often empowers individuals to discover or reimagine new possibilities, and reasons to heal and grow from struggles/concerns that they are encountering.

Shannon has professional training, certifications and experience utilizing clinical modalities such as:

She also draws from the family systems and attachment theory to center her clinical practice. Additionally, Shannon has sound experience with mental health protocols such as conducting suicide risk assessments and safety planning, goal setting/adherence, treatment conceptualization and is familiar with the Stepped Care Model to treatment.