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Shannon Boyer

Therapist(She/Her)
~1 year of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

I'm Shannon Boyer, a Licensed Professional Counselor with a master's degree in counseling. I believe everyone deserves to feel heard, understood, and respected, especially during life's difficult moments. I'm passionate about helping individuals navigate emotional challenges, build confidence, strengthen relationships, and develop healthier ways of coping. I understand that reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, and I want you to feel comfortable sharing your concerns. My goal is to help you recognize your strengths and make meaningful changes that improve your emotional well-being.

My approach to therapy

My approach is warm, supportive, and tailored to your individual needs. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, and strengths-based approaches to help you understand how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence your daily life. Together, we'll explore what's contributing to your challenges, recognize your strengths, and develop practical strategies for managing emotions, improving relationships, and building confidence. I believe therapy should feel like a genuine conversation where you can speak openly, gain new perspectives, and work toward meaningful change.

What you can expect from me

Our first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and discuss what brought you to therapy. I'll ask about your experiences, current concerns, and what you'd like to accomplish. You don't need to have everything figured out or feel pressured to share more than you're comfortable with. We'll take time to identify your strengths, discuss your goals, and begin exploring ways to move forward. My hope is that you'll leave feeling heard, understood, and encouraged about taking the next steps toward positive change.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Hispanic, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Direct, Open Minded, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Walden University
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Missouri)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Ascension Health Plan, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Eating disorders, OCD, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Humanistic, Multidimensional Family, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Play, Gestalt, Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Art Therapy, Behavior Modification, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Attachment Based Family Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Child-Parent Psychotherapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents, Children, Seniors, Infants / Toddlers
  • Languages
    English
  • Locations
    1401 South Elliott Avenue
    Aurora, MO 65605
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