My approach in therapy is collaborative, supportive, and goal oriented.

I utilize patient-centered care, a compassion-focused approach to individualize your treatment with the ultimate goal and outcome of reducing your symptoms and managing them to ensure that you regain your functionality. Individualize each and every client's treatment plan to achieve the goals.

I have been a psychotherapist for over 20 years, working with individuals couples and families. I work with individuals and families dealing with a wide range of issues, and with both traditional and non traditional families. Who ever I am working with, I pay attention to the context of people's lives and the importance of the significant relationships in our lives. As a family and couple therapist I work with the ways our interaction patterns serve to promote healing, and the ways that those patterns help to maintain problems. In difficult times both individuals and families can become focused on their problems, and the more positive parts of our lives can become diminished. I think that one of the important tasks of therapy is to help people to focus on and utilize their strengths and resources

You are in your 20s or 30s and are struggling to stay present because anxiety, negative self-talk, and past experiences keep weighing on you. Maybe your inner critic feels louder than ever, making it hard to manage the demands of work, relationships, or school. I will dedicate our sessions to empower you to make changes, build confidence, and provide you with insight, hope, and support. I believe therapy is not “one size fits all.” In a personalized approach, we will explore how your past experiences shape the way you see yourself today, while building skills to manage emotions and navigate challenges. Above all, our work will be grounded in a connection that is supportive, comforting, and sometimes humorous, giving you the space to grow. I am accepting new in-person sessions in Hoboken, NJ, and virtual sessions, and I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation.

Shannon is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and trained eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapist in New Jersey at her private practice, Thrively Co. Shannon has experience working with individuals, families, and couples dealing with a wide range of issues, including mental health issues, co-occurring conditions, trauma, eating issues, career counseling, grief and loss, and relationship or marital challenges. Shannon is dedicated to helping others find purpose and meaning in who they are and what they do. She uses a variety of approaches and techniques to facilitate this process, accommodating each client’s needs in an effective, tailored, and compassionate manner. Shannon’s passion has always been to connect with others in a way that is genuine, meaningful, and ultimately helpful in supporting the growth and management of all that is—life. She believes there is no way to predict what life throws our way, but how we choose to respond and navigate determines the quality of life we get to live. Shannon takes an interactive, supportive, and empowering approach to counseling. Ultimately, Shannon believes her clients are the experts on their own life, and collaborates with clients to promote change in areas clients are ready and willing to work on. If you are struggling or seeking to make changes in your life, Shannon welcomes you to reach out to her!

I believe that we are all meant to live happy lives, full of meaning. I feel strongly that the adversities we face in our lifetime can serve us well by providing us with the opportunity to gain a higher plain of purpose. My passion and excitement for providing psychotherapy stem from my desire to help individuals discover how they can use their negative experiences in a way that benefits their lives.

I firmly believe in meeting my clients where they are in their current struggles. I hope to empower them to move toward productive, healthy futures. Whether you want to grow in awareness, resolve relationship challenges, or move beyond depression and anxiety, I can help you. I am skilled at building strong relationships with my clients. I can relate to their challenges & use humor to help them feel comfortable. I help them open up so they can address their needs. I am experienced at helping domestic violence and sexual abuse survivors, as well as adolescents. I also have experience helping couples with relationship concerns.

I work with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. Some treatment approaches are play therapy techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), the strengths approach, being goal-oriented, and incorporating mindfulness. For kids: incorporating activitiesplay to work with them in their own territory understanding. Children dealing with anxiety, sadness, feeling misunderstood, bullying, friendship troubles, family conflicts, attention issues, or not knowing how to express their emotions in a productive way, are all goals I look for. For adults: Going through stressful times and not knowing how to cope, feelings of anxiety, going through depression, having family or friend conflicts, or needing help understanding their own emotions and how to listen and fulfill their own needs are goals I look for. I will help by being a listening ear to whatever needs to be worked on or talked about in the moment. While listening, I will also incorporate the right amount of psycho-education on whatever is being worked on, so the client is well informed on how their mind and body work. This also includes teaching mindfulness techniques that clients can use in their own lives to better feel attached to their own reality. I also like to feed off the strengths perspective by helping clients realize their capabilities and strengths in their own lives. For children, these techniques may show in a different capacity for their understanding, but are still useful to incorporate. The use of play and activities will be used to help the child build rapport, trust, and validation through a therapy session.

Each of us has a unique story that reflects our life experiences and helps to shape our perspective of the world around us and how we view ourselves. Therapy is an opportunity to explore and understand your life story, heal from painful emotions, identify and build upon your strengths, and create lasting change to improve your overall sense of well-being. As your therapist, I aim to foster a warm, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic environment where you feel safe to engage in self-exploration and reach your goals. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I have training and experience working with teensadolescents, adults, and families dealing with diverse challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, life stressors, low self-esteem, and justice involvement. My approach to therapy is both person-centered and integrative as I believe it is important for us to develop a strong therapeutic relationship while also considering your specific needs. It takes courage to seek a happier and more fulfilling life. I am here to support you as you take these steps toward positive change.

I am Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor who works with a variety of clients including adults, families, couples, children and adolescents. I believe in the power of a genuine therapeutic relationship, and a holistic approach in creating entire awareness, healing, growth, peace, purpose and self acceptance. I equip people to empower themselves using mindfulness, solution focused therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. My years of experience and collaborative approach to therapy offers individuals seeking healing, peace, and purpose an opportunity to make positive change happen.

People who come to my practice often feel let down by others, misunderstood, led to believe there is something wrong with them. In our work, I tend to be interested in how the past interacts with the present, helping you gain insight, self-acceptance, and self-awareness in a collaborative atmosphere. I will be your partner in the process, identifying problematic patterns of thought and behavior, understanding what's inhibiting you in relationships, and facilitating difficult emotions.

Do you feel hurt or frustrated in your relationships? Or do you feel alone and that it is difficult to connect? Do you feel stuck in the past? Or have you experienced a recent trauma or loss? Do you worry about everyday events or feel insecure about your future? Do you cope with painful feelings in ways that are self-defeating? If you feel held back from the life you want and deserve, I would like to help you. My therapeutic style is interactive, collaborative, and non-judgmental. I am genuinely empathic and curious, and I want to discuss your life experiences, emotional reactions, and perceptions with you. Together, we will better understand how your past affects the way you view yourself and the world, the choices you make, your patterns of relating to others, and explore new options to reduce your suffering and improve your life. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with advanced training and over 25 years experience providing effective psychotherapy to adults with a broad range of difficulties. I also have expertise working with survivors of childhood abuse, adult traumas, relationship problems, depression and anxiety, pregnancy loss and infertility, and life transitions including young adults leaving home, marriage, becoming a parent, separation and divorce, changing careers, retirement, and the loss of a loved one. It is not often an easy decision to start therapy or seek out a new therapist, but if you contact me, we can talk about any concerns or questions you have about the process.