Shannon Bhagwandien

Welcome! Whether you are beginning your therapeutic journey for the first time or returning to continue your progress, I am so glad you’re here. Starting therapy is a significant step towards self-discovery and healing, and I commend you for taking it! Whether you tend to pull inward to stay safe or carry underlying anxiety about keeping relationships stable, these aren't flaws—they are protective patterns built from past experiences. To everyone around you, you look composed and steady. But beneath the surface, there is often a quiet tension—a sense that while you are doing fine on your own, you are carrying more than you need to. I worked in Community Mental Health for over four years where meeting with clients in some of their darkest times has influenced me to take specified approaches to therapy which is often the best approach for the clients I serve.

My approach is conversational, direct, and low-pressure. We look at the facts—connecting the dots between your thoughts, feelings, patterns, and everyday situations. Because in therapy, as in life, everything is connected. Together, we’ll explore what’s important to you and devise a personalized approach to meet your unique needs.

I work alongside you, guiding and supporting your journey with an approach tailored to your needs. We'll find a starting point through having a conversation about your usual struggles and devise a plan to start working on the underlying events that drive those types of difficulties in your life. We evaluate progress in each session, celebrating successes and addressing any challenges that arise.