Shannon Stern

You spend most of the day worrying; "What if my partner loses interest?", "What if my friends are mad at me?", "What if I get fired?". You spend most of the day criticizing yourself; "My body is too...", "I didn't work hard enough", "That was a stupid thing to say." You’ve taken all the right steps in life to be a good friend, be a good family member, be a good employee, and yet…things still don’t feel quite right. You aren’t standing as tall as you used to or want to, you aren’t laughing as much, and you feel more and more disconnected from yourself, your body, and your life. Let therapy help you make a change.

Shannon’s approach to therapy combines Humanistic Psychology, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). 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.