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Shannon is a Registered Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in clinical and mental health settings. She has a Bachelor’s degree (BA) in sociology and social anthropology from Dalhousie University, as well as a Master’s degree in social work (MSW) from Carleton University. She is registered in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. She has received formal training in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples and individuals, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MiCBT), as well as Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy. As a social worker, she views problems from a structural (i.e. systems) lens, as well as incorporates elements of attachment theory and polyvagal theory into her work with clients.

As a social worker, it’s Shannon’s goal to help empower and support women during pivotal moments of their lives. Shannon has taken a particular interest in how people navigate change, including transitions, transformations and major life adjustments. She specializes in providing counselling services and psychotherapy to new mothers navigating the joys and challenges of motherhood, as well as women in midlife and beyond facing grief and loss, struggles with mood, identity and self-discovery.

Shannon’s interest and dedication in perinatal mood disorders and adjustment issues, as well as midlife transitions and problems, comes from some of her own experiences as well as her work with many inspiring clients along the way. She is committed to creating a safe and inclusive space that ensures that each woman feels heard, valued, and supported on her path to self-discovery and mental well-being. When not working with clients, you can find her with her family or practicing some form of radical self-care and pleasure activism. She provides complimentary consults if you’d like to chat more about how you could work together.