Hi! My name is Shannon Couto. I'm in LICSW in Massachusetts and have been practicing as a social worker since I graduated from Bridgewater State University in 2022 with my Master's in Social Work. I have worked with clients ages 6-60 and feel that children and young adults are my specialty. I try to utilize a holistic method and do not stick to any one modality strictly. I incorporate components of CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic and Motivational Interviewing in my work.
I consider my approach to therapy to be very "meet the person where they're at". I love to offer a challenge to any client that feels ready for one and always offer increased support in those uncomfortable moments, for true change to be able to occur. I view therapy as a journey and one that I enjoy being a part of with each client I work with. My approach with children is more play-based to ensure they feel more carefree during sessions and can truly open up. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. I like to work from a strengths based perspective to help people see that the hard things in life can be accomplished.
I like our first session together to be a time for me to really get to know you and for you to feel like you know a little about me as well. I always ask what brought a client to the first session and like to set at least one goal from the start to ensure we have a direction when starting our work together. I understand that the first meeting is such a huge step for people and only ask people to share what they feel comfortable with and to take what they need from the session.
