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Dr. Shannon Smith

PhD, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Nevada

In-network with

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Anthem EAP - Bank of America, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Relationship Issues, and Trauma

Great to meet you!

If you're struggling with trauma, anxiety, or depression, know that you're not alone. Hello, my name is Shannon. Join me on a path to healing; together, we can tap into your inner resilience and foster healing from the inside out. I believe in the transformative power of therapy and commit to thoroughly understanding your unique experiences. With three decades of experience in addressing issues like significant loss, psychological distress, and relational trauma, I am here to support you.

A bit about my approach to therapy

I very much like a positive and holistic approach to therapy. My approach is based in existential / humanistic assumptions, and progressive models of human growth / development. Building authentic, genuine, open, and honest relationships are fundamental, and have been instrumental for the past 30 years of helping people find their way through difficult times. Although I'm qualified in many counseling approaches, my focus is always on you and your life journey - not a technique.

What you can expect from our first session

In therapy, you should anticipate feeling respected, validated, and understood. You should progress in your goals and make change, such as enhanced self-awareness, the adoption of new coping mechanisms, enhanced relationships, reduced anxiety & depression, and a feeling of personal development. My office is a safe space to delve into all your thoughts and emotions, including those you may find embarrassing or trivial. I am eager to listen to your story and understand what matters to you.


Shannon's style is

Humorous
Warm
Affirming

Insurance carriers Shannon accepts

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Anthem EAP - Bank of America
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Oscar
Oxford
Quest Behavioral Health
UnitedHealthcare

More about Shannon

PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) at Oregon State University
License type: CPC (Clinical Professional Counselor) (Nevada)
Gender: Cisgender Male
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
Works with: Infants / Toddlers, Children, Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors
More specialties: Substance Use / Addiction, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, OCD, LGBTQIA+, Stress, Anger Management, Grief, Loss, and PTSD
Modalities: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Gestalt, Relational, Critical Incident Stress Debrief (CISD), Humanistic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Biofeedback, Structural Family, Play, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Art Therapy, Exposure Response Prevention, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Strength-Based, Trauma Focused CBT, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Positive Psychology, Experiential, and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

Locations

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2520 Saint Rose Parkway Suite 110
Henderson, NV 89074