Shannon Franz

Hi, I'm Shannon, a mental health counselor from Buffalo, NY. After obtaining my Master's Degree from Canisius College, I worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings, helping people manage substance use disorders and many different mental health disorders. This has offered me the ability to develop a unique perspective and approach to providing care on different levels. In early 2024, I completed Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) training and now center around trauma-related dissociation and anxiety disorders. I would be happy to tell you more about all of this!

This has become a bit of a therapy cliche, but I will "meet you where you're at." You are in the driver's seat; I am here to help you navigate life's challenges. I find it important to maintain a calm, safe, and supportive environment for you to explore and process difficult emotions and experiences. The tools I offer in session are ones you can take with you to practice in your daily life to help you feel more empowered to take on whatever challenges you have faced or are currently facing. You've got this!

During the first session, there are a lot of questions - both from me and you! We are just getting to know each other, and I aim to help you understand what you can achieve with therapy based on my areas of focus. There's no pressure, and certainly no judgment.