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You don't have to have it all figured out to ask for help.

Hi, I'm Shannon, a licensed therapist in San Luis Obispo offering in-person and telehealth therapy for teens, adults, and families. No judgment. Just real support.

You might be ready for therapy if...

  • You've been running on empty and don't know why.

  • You're managing a chronic illness - your own or a loved one's.

  • You're going through a transition and need a Space to process.

  • You've carried something for a long time, and you're finally ready to set it down.

  • When family relationships feel strained, distant, or stuck in conflict.

  • When your teen is struggling, and you're not sure how to reach them.

When you're ready for real support - not just quick fixes.

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Hi, I’m Shannon

You know that friend, the one you can call after a hard day, the one who actually listens, the one who doesn't flinch at the messy parts? That's the kind of therapist I like to be.

I’m So Grateful You're Here

I believe therapy works best when it feels like a real conversation. I'm not here to hand you a checklist or tell you what to feel. I'm here to help you make sense of your experiences, trust yourself more, and find your footing, whatever that looks like for you.

I work with teens (12+), adults, and families, navigating everything from anxiety and depression to chronic illness, trauma, life transitions, and the quiet weight of just feeling stuck. So if this sounds like you, I might be the person to call.

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I work with people dealing with:

Anxiety & depression · Trauma · Chronic illness · Neurodivergence · Life transitions · LGBTQ+ identity · Women's issues · Adoption · Family dynamics · Divorce · relationship issues · parent-child conflicts · parenting support.

Anxiety & depression · Trauma · Chronic illness · Neurodivergence · Life transitions · LGBTQ+ identity · Women's issues · Adoption · Family dynamics · Divorce · relationship issues · parent-child conflicts · parenting support.

  • Sometimes you just need one place where you can say everything, without having to pretend everything is okay

    Individual therapy is a dedicated space for you. We'll work on what you bring, at the pace that feels right, with a therapist who's genuinely in your corner.

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  • Families are complicated. They're also where some of our most important healing happens.

    Family therapy gives everyone in the room a chance to be heard, and a structured, supported way to understand ourselves and each other's wounds and, most importantly, where healing happens. I work with families navigating conflict, communication breakdowns, major transitions, or the added stress of a family member's health challenges.

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  • Life doesn't always make it easy to get to an office. Telehealth does.

    I offer secure, HIPAA-compliant video sessions for clients throughout California. Telehealth is especially well-suited for those managing busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, anxiety, or chronic illness, which makes in-person feel like a lot,  without sacrificing any of the depth or connection of in-person work.

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Therapy that builds on what's already working.

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My approach is humanistic and strength-based, which means I'm not focused on what's broken. I'm focused on what's possible. We'll work at your pace, in your way, with your goals at the center.

Sessions are available in person in San Luis Obispo and via telehealth throughout California.

Ready to take that first step?

I want the right match for you, not just any therapist. Let's schedule a time to chat. We'll chat for about 15min - by phone or video, your choice. You can tell me a little about what's going on, ask any questions you have, and get to know me to see if we might be a good fit. Call, email, or use the contact form to get started

 

Prefer to reach out directly?

That works too!

Response Time

I respond to all inquiries within 24–48 business hours.

Office Address

1411 Marsh St. Suit 201 San luis Obispo, CA