I received my Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from Naropa University, and have over 20 years experience in this field. I believe strongly in personal empowerment,and my practice is based on the belief that my role is to serve as a guide to assist you in removing blocks that may be preventing you from experiencing your highest potential. I am experienced with mindfulness training, interested in Buddhist psychology, and have experience working with trauma and abuse survivors, issues pertaining to sexuality and sexual identity, couples and group counseling, personal identity issues, bereavement support, life transitions, depression,and anxiety using a variety of methods and techniques to aid in your support including Hakomi Method. I am also a Reiki Master and have extensive experience using Reiki in conjunction with psychotherapy.

Areas of Focus: Teen Issues, Identity Awareness, Life Transition, Stress Management, Relationship Issues, Anxiety and Mood Disorders, Physical Pain (Chronic & Acute), Emotional Regulation, ADD/ADHD, Body Image, Self-Worth Female Empowerment, ​Mindful Parenting, Pervasive Developmental Disabilities, Highly Gifted Students, Learning Differences

As a Registered Psychotherapist in the state of Colorado, Shannon provides evidence-based counseling for children, teens & young adults and facilitates groups. Her extensive training and personal experience with stress management and empowerment allows her to relate to and help clients cultivate healthy coping skills . By providing non-judgmental support and instructional guidance, Shannon reminds us how to live life with more vibrancy and fullness.

www.CultivateAwarenessCounseling.org

Licensed Professional Counselor and Divorce Mediator

Helping children, teens and adults understand divorce, low self-esteem, bullying, adoption, grief, gender issues and LGBT. Serving the Longmont area for over 8 years. If you or someone in your family needs help, give me a call.