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After years as a woodsman, fisherman, emergency room nurse, and paramedic, I finally went to medical school, later than most, and already filled with life experiences. I live with my wife of forty years and have a wonderful collection of children and grandchildren. I love animals and all of the natural world.

As a clinical social worker, I have a diverse background and take a systems-informed approach to therapy. I've been working in mental health since 2021, specializing in working with those healing from trauma, exploring identity, and undergoing religious deconstruction. I am especially passionate about providing affirming care to queer folks.

My name is Shannon Murray and I have been in the field for 11 years. I am experienced working with individuals of all ages in the outpatient setting. I have specifically specialized in working with teens and young adults with eating disorders. I have generalized education from my Masters program in social work from the University of Maine guiding my work for individuals who also struggle with anxiety, depression, and interpersonal conflict.

Dr. Dominique Bressi is a licensed clinical psychologist who has been working in the field of mental health for over 25 years, serving a diverse population within a variety of settings. Specializing in complex trauma, including intergenerational and attachment trauma, she couples her work with a deep-rooted practice of spiritual transformation informed by indigenous values: we are all relatives.

So far in my career, I've worked in a residential setting with female survivors of trafficking and exploitation, community mental health, private practice, support lines, and in insurance. Each setting brings different needs, but all have shown me how resilient people are and how anyone can change their life when they're ready.

I come to this work as a licensed clinical social worker, but more importantly, as someone who believes that people are never just a diagnosis, a crisis, or a moment in time. My education includes a Master of Social Work (MSW), grounded in clinical practice, ethics, and a deep respect for the environments that shape us—families, systems, histories, and the quiet stories we carry.

Over the years, my professional path has taken shape through direct clinical work, consultation, and behavioral health services. I’ve worked with individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes—people who are functioning on the outside but hurting on the inside, people in transition, and people who are trying to make sense of patterns that didn’t begin with them.

My work is not about “fixing” you. It’s about understanding you.

My therapeutic style remains flexible and collaborative, focusing on your individual strengths, needs, and motivation. I consider it a privilege to partner with my clients in this work and to be trusted by them as they share their stories. I strive to create a collaborative space for you to share and examine your own behaviors, feelings, and thoughts; for as Cheryl Richardson has noted, “People start to heal the moment the feel heard.”

I am passionate about helping individuals and families find joy, meaning, and connection in their lives. I completed my graduate training at The University of Chicago, and have received additional post-graduate training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) including Somatic IFS, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT and more.

I’m a trauma-informed therapist, EMDR-certified, and currently deepening my work as a CSAT (Certified Sex Addiction Therapist) candidate. I specialize in helping people navigate the impact of trauma — especially relational trauma — and the ways it can echo through our lives, our relationships, and our sense of self.

I hold a Master’s degree from the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College and have a professional background in addiction recovery and community mental health. Whether it’s longstanding attachment wounds, toxic relationship cycles, or the weight of developmental or systemic trauma, I offer a grounded, compassionate space to do the deep work. My practice is rooted in anti-racist and LGBTQIA+ allied values — because healing requires safety, dignity, and belonging.

Above all, I’m passionate about helping people reconnect with themselves — to understand how past pain has shaped them, and to build a more present, joyful, and authentic life from that understanding. If that sounds like something you're ready for, I’d be honored to support you on the path.