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Shannon Atherton

Therapist
8 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Grief or loss, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I began my own mental health journey at 15 years old, and decided to spend my life helping others the way my own therapist helped me. Since then, I have worked in various mental health settings since 2004. I received my BS in Psychology in 2012, and my MS in Mental Health Counseling in 2017. I provide a unique personal perspective, since much of what I teach clients, I have found to be helpful in my own mental health journey. I specialize in working with all ages over age 5.

My approach to therapy

I am holistic and eclectic in my approach. Each client is treated as an individual with unique needs based on diagnosis and personal goals for therapy. I specialize in using CBT, Schema Therapy, Narrative Therapy and the Gottman Method.

What you can expect from me

I help clients go beyond treating mental health symptoms. I help clients get to the root of their problems so that they may begin thriving and living their best lives. I provide education and tools to use in between sessions, since this is often where much of the work takes place. My ultimate goal as a therapist is to help others build a solid foundation, increase resiliency, and learn the tools they need so to be the best version of themselves.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Empowering, Holistic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    8 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Missouri State University
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Oregon, Missouri), LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (Washington)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Premera Blue Cross Washington, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon, Regence BlueShield of Washington

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Grief or loss, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Depression, Eating disorders, OCD, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Infertility
  • Therapy methods
    Narrative Therapy, Strength-Based, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Attachment Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Focused CBT, Schema
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults, Seniors, Children
  • Languages
    English