Shannon Herald(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
Massachusetts•Maine
Adjustment difficulties & disorders- Anxiety - LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics-Childhood trauma-Racism, oppression, and discrimination-
Shannon Herald
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Work and Education
Years of Experience: 10 years
Massachusetts General Hospital, social work care manager, 2016 - 2023
Finding Solace Counseling, therapist, 2020 - 2022
Everett Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Social worker , 2015 - 2016
Wheelock College of Social Work- Boston University, MSW, 2015
Keene State College , BA , 2009
Licensure
Massachusetts: 122066 - Maine: LC22434Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Adjustment difficulties & disorders - Support around adapting to new and/or challenging life circumstances; skill-building for improved stress management and reduction of anxiety.
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges
Childhood trauma - Learning how traumatic events in childhood can translate into adulthood; processing through difficult memories with the goal of moving past the experience and lingering symptoms
Racism, oppression, and discrimination - Exploring how racism, oppression, and discrimination impacts one’s life, including relationships, work life, and self-esteem; growing self-care practices to combat the negative emotions that arise when faced with identity-based adverse experiences
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Currently have a waitlist. When spots open up, I will be available on Tuesdays (in person or virtual) Thursdays (virtual only) and Fridays. (in person or virtual)
Insurance
- Berklee College of Music Student Health Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO) (in-network in MA)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (in-network in MA, ME)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA HMO (in-network in MA, ME)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA PPO (in-network in MA, ME)
- Lesley University Student Health Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO) (in-network in MA)
- Northeastern University Student Health Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO) (in-network in MA)
- Tufts Health Plan (Commercial Plans, not via Mass Health or Navigator) (in-network in MA, ME)
Shannon Herald is accepting clients using listed insurances, paying listed fees, or using health insurance out-of-network benefits other than:
- Cigna
- Tufts Health Plan
Out-of-pocket fees
Get reimbursed for sessions with Shannon Herald
Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your health insurance plan qualifies.
- Individual sessions:$175 (45min)
- Initial session:$200 (60min)
Client testimonials
"Very kind, attentive, and caring!"
- Zencare client • October 2023