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Shannon Pena

Therapist(she/her/hers)
3 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Hi, I’m Shannon Peña, LCSW, founder of Stay Rooted Counseling Services. I specialize in helping individuals heal from trauma, anxiety, and life transitions. My approach is warm, supportive, and grounded in EMDR therapy, a proven method to help people process and move beyond difficult experiences. I believe in creating a safe space where you feel understood, empowered, and equipped to build resilience and lasting change.

My approach to therapy

My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and client-centered. I specialize in EMDR therapy, which helps clients safely process and move beyond painful experiences. In our sessions, I focus on creating a supportive space where you feel grounded and in control of your healing. I also integrate mindfulness and strengths-based techniques to help you build resilience, restore balance, and move forward with confidence.

What you can expect from me

Our first session is a chance for us to get to know each other in a comfortable and supportive setting. I’ll ask questions about your history, current concerns, and what you’d like to focus on in therapy. We’ll talk about your goals and begin building a plan together, at a pace that feels safe for you. My priority is to create a space where you feel heard, understood, and ready to take the first steps toward healing.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Hispanic, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Open Minded, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    3 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Walden University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Florida)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Florida Blue, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Stress management, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • Therapy methods
    Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Relational, Gestalt, Behavioral, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Structural Family, Behavior Modification, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma Focused CBT
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English