Shannon Stern(She/Her/Hers)

It is human nature to try and avoid pain, at any cost. Even emotional pain! Perhaps this means avoiding that tough conversation, working overtime to avoid mistakes, or avoiding certain foods in fear of losing control or being judged. Although these behaviors provide short term relief, they can leave negative impacts on our relationships, body, and mind. Therapy can offer new tools, support, and accountability to find that peace in less damaging ways. Don't let TikTok be your only therapist! You don't have to navigate life's biggest stressors alone.

Shannon’s approach to therapy combines Humanistic Psychology, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She is also trained in EMDR Therapy. Shannon helps clients learn how to identify the parts of themselves that result in negative self-image, low confidence, and engagement in unhealthy patterns, and learn how to cope with difficult emotions and distress. Shannon believes skills-based learning, grounding techniques, and a strong therapeutic relationship can be helpful in regulating feelings such as panic, sadness, and hopelessness. Shannon creates a warm, collaborative environment in her practice, welcoming clients to be vulnerable and express themselves fully.

Shannon earned a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Boston College, and completed her clinical internship at a local college counseling center. She has nearly ten years of experience as a mental health clinician, with an extensive background working with clients struggling with eating disorders. She helps motivated clients feel less stuck in their lives and encourages them to take careful, thoughtful steps towards personal growth.