Shannon’s approach to ‘talk therapy’ is informed by psychodynamic theory and grounded in an understanding of human development, attachment theory, equity, and resilience.

In everyday language, that means she recognizes each client has a unique approach to navigating change that’s been influenced by many factors – how your brain processes thoughts, feelings, and sensations; relationships with people you counted on while growing up; your gender, identity, race, ethnicity, and class; life events you’ve experienced; the stage of life you’re in; and the people you’re currently connected to.

Shannon anticipates every client has many strengths (some they may not fully be aware of) and that they are motivated to use these to thrive, not just survive.