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Heather Shannon

Therapist(She/Her)
15 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • ADD/ADHD, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues, Identity issues
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I'm an AASECT certified sex therapist and specialize in intimacy issues and relationships. I have ADHD myself and many of my clients happen to be neurodivergent as well, so that's become a secondary specialty.

I'm naturally a systems thinker, so I'll look at how all areas of your world and your perspective are impacting you. I'm trained as a meditation instructor as well as a health coach, so I bring a mind-body-spirit approach. It's all one system!

My approach to therapy

I use a combination of psychoeducation, mindfulness and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help clients make changes at the root level. Often our patterns in relationships are due to the ways we protect ourselves. IFS allows us to shift those patterns in a gentle way. It's important to me to meet you where you're at--there's no pushing for you to be ready before you truly feel ready to move forward.

What you can expect from me

We'll go over your main concerns and goals, starting with how you're feeling affected in the present. Then I'll ask about the history of these issues and anything else you've tried in the past to help resolve things. As we discuss things, I'll let you know what I think might be helpful for you as we work together. So you'll have a sense of the game plan.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Direct, Holistic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    15 years of experience
  • Training
    MEd (Master of Education) at Loyola University Chicago, Advanced Graduate Certificate at University of Michigan - School of Social Work
  • License type
    LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) (Illinois)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    ADD/ADHD, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues, Identity issues
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, OCD, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Women's issues, Trauma, Infertility, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Positive Psychology, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Strength-Based, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Transpersonal
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English