- Goal focused
- Strengths based
- Practical skills
About Shanna
Shanna meets clients where they are and focuses on straightforward communication. She uses short-term skills and longer-term strategies depending on what helps each person most. Her work is collaborative - she and the client set goals together and track progress over time.
Her background includes 12 years of clinical experience, with substantial time working in correctional and community mental health settings. She spent six years on a Criminal Justice Team at Jefferson Center for Mental Health supporting people with co-occurring diagnoses. That work included case coordination, resource planning, building coping skills, and processing trauma.
Shanna draws on a mix of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to tailor care to each person's needs. She emphasizes building rapport, honest communication, and helping people recognize their strengths. Her approach is practical and rooted in everyday steps that support recovery and improved functioning.
She practices in Colorado and conducts sessions in English. People who are looking for help with life transitions, mood concerns, addiction-related struggles, or navigating grief may find her style direct and supportive. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on therapist availability.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.