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Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Therapy Solutions
Shannon Counseling has been dedicated to transforming lives through client-centered therapy since our founding. Our team of licensed professionals brings decades of combined experience in addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges. We specialize in evidence-based modalities including Brainspotting, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy while offering faith-integrated counseling for those who desire it. Our clinicians maintain advanced certifications in trauma treatment and child development, ensuring comprehensive care across the lifespan.We prioritize accessibility through telehealth services and flexible payment options, serving individuals, couples, and families throughout Washington state. With evening and weekend appointments available, we strive to accommodate modern schedules while maintaining the highest standards of ethical practice and professional development.
Services
Depression Counseling
Anxiety Treatment
Trauma Therapy
Couples Counseling
Child Counseling
Brainspotting
Christian Counseling
Telehealth Sessions
Highlights and features
- We offer specialized trauma therapy with EMDR and Brainspotting certified clinicians
- Our team includes therapists with over 20 years combined experience in family systems
- We provide faith-integrated counseling with licensed Christian mental health professionals
- Our child specialists use evidence-based play therapy techniques for ages 10+
- We maintain strict confidentiality with HIPAA-compliant telehealth platforms
What people say
Life-changing therapy
Genuine compassion
Expert trauma care
Safe environment
Effective techniques
Services
Depression Counseling
Our depression counseling helps clients break negative thought patterns and regain motivation. Through weekly 45-50 minute sessions combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness practices, clients learn to identify triggers and develop coping strategies. This specialized therapy addresses both situational and chronic depression, helping individuals rebuild relationships and rediscover joy in daily activities.
Anxiety Treatment
Anxiety therapy focuses on reducing overwhelming worry through evidence-based techniques. Using Family Systems approaches and emotional processing, our clinicians help clients understand anxiety triggers and develop practical coping mechanisms. Weekly sessions teach mindfulness skills to manage panic attacks and restore confidence in social and professional settings while addressing underlying causes of chronic anxiety.
Trauma Therapy
Specialized trauma counseling employs Trauma-Focused CBT and Brainspotting to process distressing experiences. Our therapists guide clients through structured sessions that rebuild safety perceptions and improve emotional regulation. This intensive therapy addresses both single-incident and complex trauma, helping clients reclaim personal power and restore healthy relationships through evidence-based healing protocols.
Couples Counseling
Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy helps partners improve communication and rebuild connection. Our MFTs guide couples through identifying destructive interaction patterns and developing healthier relational dynamics. This process-based therapy addresses infidelity, parenting conflicts, and emotional disconnection using structured sessions that promote mutual understanding and lasting relationship improvements.
Child Counseling
Child specialists use play therapy and age-appropriate techniques to address emotional challenges. Through weekly 50-minute sessions combining Directive Play Therapy and CBT, children learn emotional regulation and social skills. Parent involvement ensures consistent support while therapists address anxiety, trauma, and behavioral issues using research-backed methods tailored to developmental needs.
People
Amanda Shannon
Owner/Clinical Supervisor
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with specialization in trauma and Brainspotting. Over 15 years experience helping clients overcome depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges using evidence-based approaches.
Jean-Luc Padley
Therapist
Licensed therapist specializing in couples counseling and Christian counseling. Expertise in anger management and trauma recovery with a focus on men's mental health issues and relational healing.
Shayna Adelstein
Lead Clinician
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with expertise in adolescent mental health. Specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and life transitions using trauma-informed care and Brainspotting techniques.
Svetlana Kovalenko
Therapist
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate with focus on child and teen therapy. Specializes in trauma recovery, anxiety treatment, and Christian counseling for adolescents using play therapy and mindfulness approaches.
Reina Roethe
Therapist
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate specializing in trauma therapy and Brainspotting. Provides faith-integrated counseling for anxiety, depression, and life transitions while working with both individuals and families.
Questions
What mental health specialties do you treat?
We specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, relationship issues, and child behavioral challenges using evidence-based therapies tailored to each client's needs.
Do you offer telehealth counseling?
Yes, we provide secure telehealth sessions for clients throughout Washington state, offering flexible scheduling options including evenings and weekends.
What insurance plans do you accept?
We accept most major insurance plans including Regence, Premera, and United Healthcare, plus offer sliding scale fees and private pay options.
Are your therapists licensed?
All our clinicians hold active state licenses including LMFT, LICSW, and LMHCA credentials with specialized certifications in trauma and evidence-based practices.
How long are counseling sessions?
Standard sessions last 45-50 minutes with initial intakes typically lasting 60 minutes to thoroughly assess client needs and goals.
Do you have child specialists?
Yes, we have therapists specifically trained in child development and play therapy for ages 10+, addressing anxiety, trauma, and behavioral concerns.
