Shanon Cox
She/Her/Hers
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, MAShe/Her/Hers
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, MAShanon Cox, MA, LMHC, is a licensed mental health counselor who specializes in working with pre-teens, adolescents, parents, and young adults. Shanon is experienced in helping those she works with through life transitions like moving, changing schools/jobs, and other changes in family or relationship situation. She specializes in the assessment and treatment of trauma, anxiety, and mild depression, as well as techniques and skill building for parenting, problem solving, behavior problems, and school/job related stress.
Shanon strives to build a positive trusting relationship with each client to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment for collaborative therapy. By looking at each client’s individual situation holistically and seeing the client as the expert in their lives, Shanon capitalizes on the client’s existing strengths to work towards their goals. She challenges clients, working with them to build skills and tools to approach life with hope and confidence. Shanon hopes that upon completion of therapy the client will feel empowered to use the skills that they have learned to navigate future situations.
Shanon Cox received her Master of Arts in Applied Psychology from the University of Washington. She received clinical training at Compass Health Child and Family Clinic, working with children, adolescents, and families on a wide variety of mental health concerns. Shanon uses evidence based practices such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with both an anxiety and trauma focus, as well as mindfulness and skill building as a basis for therapy.
Adolescent mental health - Working with adolescents, teenagers, and parents on social, academic, and/or emotional challenges throughout teenage years; addressing anxiety, family conflicts, peer relationships, school stress, transition to college, social media pressures, self-esteem, hopelessness about the future, emotional disregulation
College & graduate student mental health - Specialized strategies for common issues of young adulthood, including school and career stressors, support around healthy relationships, existential concerns, drug or alcohol issues, eating disorders, and anxiety and/or depression.
Identity development - Understanding, accepting, and strengthening one’s sense of self through the exploration of family, work, and personal values; addressing issues such as, race, class, gender, and sexual orientation, in the context of self experience
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Transition to new parenthood - Working with parents as they adjust to new parenthood
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
Years of Experience: 4 years
Shanon Therapy Services LLC, Therapist, 2018 - Present
Compass Health, Therapist, 2017 - 2021
University of Washington, Psychology Reasearch Coordinator, 2016 - 2018
University of Washington, Master of Arts-Applied Clinical Psychology, 2018
University of Washington, Bachelor of Science-Psychology, 2016
Washington: LH61175380
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