Meet
Shannon
Dedicated mental health professional providing therapy for adults in Western New York
Hi, I'm Shannon, a licensed counselor proudly serving Buffalo, NY and the surrounding communities. Since earning my Master’s from Canisius College in 2018, I have supported neighbors across Western New York in both residential and outpatient settings, navigating mental health and recovery.
My diverse clinical background allows me to offer tailored online care for adults motivated to find a way to move forward by overcoming challenges related to PTSD, trauma-related dissociation and OCD and begin to lose less time and feel safer and more in control. In 2024, I completed EMDR training to further support clients experiencing the impacts of PTSD and trauma-related dissociation.
“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.”
- Anais Nin
My Therapy Approach
I utilize a variety of evidence-based modalities to support the diverse needs of Western New Yorkers, selecting the best tools to help you find your path forward.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Together, we identify how your thoughts influence your day-to-day life, building practical skills to help you create healthier patterns.
Trauma-Informed Care
I respect that trauma affects every part of your well-being. Our sessions prioritize physical and emotional safety, moving at a pace that feels secure for you.
Mindfulness-Based Techniques
I guide you through grounding practices to stay present and balanced, helping you manage intense emotions and reconnect with yourself.
Exposure and Response Prevention
Anxiety is a protector that sometimes works too hard. ERP helps you recognize when your survival instincts are overreacting, allowing you to regain control of your life.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
For Buffalo area clients processing PTSD, EMDR is a transformative method for neutralizing painful memories and fostering lasting resilience.
Areas of Clinical Focus
Treatment for...
Anxiety Disorders
Support for social anxiety, panic attacks, OCD symptoms, and chronic worry. I am trained in Exposure and Response Prevention, the evidence-based treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Anxiety can sometimes overstay its welcome in the driver's seat, and I can help you get comfortable with regaining control of the wheel.
PTSD and Dissociative disorders
Navigating childhood trauma, dissociative symptoms, domestic abuse recovery, and traumatic loss with care. I work with clients experiencing Dissociative Identity Disorder and people who "zone out" when things get to be too much, or those who feel they are livingin a dream or that the world around them isn't real. Trauma-related dissociation starts as a survival skill, but it can become a hindrance in daily life.
Depression
Counseling for major depressive disorder, persistent sadness, and lack of motivation
Life Transitions
Supporting you through career shifts, relocations, or major life changes across New York
Stress Management
Compassionate care for burnout, workplace stress, and caregiver exhaustion
Interpersonal Relationships
Healing attachment wounds, improving communication, and establishing healthy boundaries
Inclusive WNY Practice
I am committed to providing inclusive therapy for all Western New Yorkers, honoring every background, identity, and perspective with deep empathy. Your therapeutic journey will be built on a foundation of cultural humility and respect for your specific lived experience.
Local Feedback
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