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Shannon McCarthy

Therapist
5 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Chronic conditions
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I have over five years of experience working as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and more than fifteen years of experience as a Licensed Substance Use Counselor. I’ve worked extensively with patients dealing with addiction, severe mental health crises, and have helped them regain stability and improve their quality of life. I completed my Master’s degree at the University of Louisville in Kentucky.”

My approach to therapy

My approach to therapy is integrative and person-centered, focusing on creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their challenges. I blend strengths-based, trauma-informed, and compassion-focused strategies, collaborating closely with clients to build resilience, set meaningful goals, and develop practical coping strategies.”

What you can expect from me

Typically, during the first session, clients can expect an introductory conversation where we determine goals, any challenges you are experiencing and the context of what is needed. It provides an opportunity to get comfortable, ask questions, and understand my approach and style. It’s usually more of a getting-to-know-you session to see if we are a good fit and determine treatment goals.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Humorous, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Louisville
  • License type
    LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (Massachusetts)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Chronic conditions
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, OCD, Family issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Critical Incident Stress Debrief (CISD), Trauma Focused CBT, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Biofeedback, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Humanistic, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Experiential, Multi-Systemic (MST), Strength-Based, Prolonged Exposure (PE), Brief Dynamic, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Behavioral, Behavioral Activation (BA), Behavior Management, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Attachment Based, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Seeking Safety, Behavior Modification, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English