Shannon O'Donnell (LCSW)

I want to commend you on taking this first step to better your mental health. Taking that first step requires a lot of courage and is no small feat. My name is Shannon, I graduated with my Master of Science in Social Work in 2012 and have worked in various settings, assisting adults and youth with their struggles. My clients have been refugees, adults, children, teenagers and families. I have years of experience working with clients who are dealing with trauma and stress. I enjoy helping others navigate how their trauma has affected them and how to work through its impact. I find that road looks different for everyone, some clients find peace talking extensively about what happened, others process their past by looking at how it might be impacting their present life and going from there. I encourage clients to think outside of the box when it comes to managing their symptoms. Some clients find great relief in exploring ways to manage their symptoms by doing small tasks that they can easily fit into their daily routine. I utilize a practical approach to therapy. We all can come up with great ideas to better ourselves but if we don’t have the time or energy to accomplish them, then that is not a good fit for us at present. I do not encourage clients to do things they cannot accomplish on their own. You are the best resource for knowing what will work for you and what will not. I am here to follow your lead but also to provide some general direction based on the goals you wish to accomplish. I typically utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing Techniques, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Mindfulness Techniques. My hope is to equip you with the tools you need to better your life. My ultimate goal is to always work myself out of a job, so that you no longer need my assistance to manage your symptoms. It might take a short time, it might take a long time, but you are here to give it time and I have no doubt that you will find success!