Hi there!
My name is Shannon.
Shannon Gillespie, PsyD, Psychologist
When working with a client, I strongly believe there are two important factors to consider: the science and the individual. I firmly believe its important to weave both together for best outcomes and healing.
I generally practice from a cognitive behavioral approach, incorporating other treatment modalities as appropriate for each individual patient.
I work to provide trauma-informed care. I believe in being direct yet empathetic. I often discuss positive communication strategies and work to use those same strategies within my practice.
Specialties:
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Grief/Bereavement
Maternal stress
Paternal stress
Parenting children with hospitalizations or complex medical conditions
Sibling support
Credentials:
Doctor of Psychology (PSY.D)
Master of Education in Counseling (M.Ed)
Master of Arts in Psychology (M.A)
Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider (PMH-C)
Specialized training in Compassionate Bereavement Care
Specialized training in Perinatal Loss
Specialized training in Paternal Perinatal Mental Health
Accepting New Clients?
Yes! Shannon is accepting new clients. If you would like to get started, reach out through the contact form.
I was fairly young when a therapy group helped me navigate my parents’ divorce and I knew I wanted to be that person helping others.
Personal experience with a sibling’s medical diagnosis led me to find Pediatric Psychology where my focus was still on the younger population, but with individuals with medical concerns and focusing on how those medical diagnoses affect mental health. I also developed a much stronger passion to support parents, after experiencing my own symptoms of a perinatal mood and anxiety disorder. My step into group practice will allow me to continue to support children, parents, and families in the larger, broader community.
My early training opportunities focused on child and adolescent mental health in children’s homes, schools, and community based-settings.
Outside of Work:
Outside of work, I am a mom of two amazing and busy kids. My husband and I love being outdoors with our kids on hiking adventures or being in the house playing board games together. When I get time to myself, I love reading, dancing in my kitchen, watching college football and basketball, and going for a
run. I firmly believe if I am going to talk the talk of getting you to care for yourself, I must also walk the walk and care for myself as well, so I continue to try and enjoy these activities as much as possible.
Ready to get started?
I'm happy you're here.
I’m thankful you are allowing me to be a part of your journey. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to reach out to me at shannon@sequoiatherapygroup.com or by using our contact form.
