Regardless of the identified challenges of any individuals and families Shannon works with, she believes that all individuals have the strength to make lasting change in their lives. Shannon takes a strengths-based, person-centered approach to therapy, with an emphasis on compassion and creating a safe space for the individual. She has an eclectic style, drawing heavily from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Systems theory, an she believes strongly in empowerment and tailoring the therapeutic experience to the needs and personality of the individual. Shannon practices a solutions-focused, holistic approach to change and is an open and affirming provider.