Shannon B Therapy Group
Hello, I'm Shannon (she/her)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #86366 and founder of Shannon B Therapy group
I am passionate and enthusiastic about helping, supporting, and guiding people during life's most vulnerable, challenging and real moments. I am a mother which has deeply impacted my life and work in cultivating a deeper understanding of being human, a woman, a therapist, a partner and navigating parenthood.
A little bit about my background-
I received my Bachelors of Arts Degree in Psychology from Chapman University. After graduating college I worked in property management as a customer service specialist. During that time it highlighted my desire to listen, learn, and connect with all different people who shared their experiences and stories with me.
I received my Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from the California School of Professional Psychology (Alliant International University). I'm a member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT). I am proudly trained and certified as a Grief Educator by David Kessler.
I've been lucky enough to work with clients from diverse backgrounds and throughout many different stages of life. I specialize in anxiety disorders, life transitions, overwhelm, grief, relationship issues and substance abuse.
Through integrative practices I help clients create more understanding and compassion towards themselves while learning more effective ways of getting through life's hardships.
I utilize Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with a Humanistic approach to work towards attainable and realistic goals while managing unwanted behaviors. Additionally we'll explore parts of the past which may be effecting the present. Through conversation we explore patterns and potential areas of growth, acceptance, and change.
I help many people work on and strengthen their relationship with themselves and ultimately others. Learning how to value, prioritize and love themselves in new ways while gaining a deeper understanding of the wounds, narratives and experiences that have lead them to these places. This work often includes examining our trauma, beliefs and checking in with our Inner Child (yes, we all have one).
I value your uniqueness and honor wherever you are in your journey. I strive to foster a strong therapeutic relationship by creating an open and safe space filled with empathy, warmth, information and support. Humor and laughter are encouraged and important reminders of how not take yourself too seriously as we navigate what it means to be fully human (strengths and limitations included).
Therapy can be uncomfortable at times and together through thoughtful conversations we tap into an opportunity to embrace our humanity and make meaningful shifts.
I look forward to being apart of your journey.
