Karen Shanahan LMHC

(she/her)

Accepting Clients

I have had the privilege of working in education and counseling psychology for over 20 years in a variety of roles, including practitioner

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Swampscott, MA

Services

  • Individual

About My Clients

I work with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and major life stressors. I also support individuals facing perinatal anxiety and depression, infertility, pregnancy and infant loss, and traumatic pregnancy or birth experiences. In addition to individual therapy, I work with couples who want to strengthen communication, heal disconnection, and navigate challenges together.

My Background and Approach

My approach is warm, person-centered, and strengths-based. I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Positive Psychology, and Mindfulness to help clients better understand their thoughts, build healthier coping strategies, and move toward more constructive and meaningful goals. I focus on helping clients nurture both mind and body, develop emotional resilience, and recognize the strengths they already carry within themselves. From April through October, I also offer walk-and-talk therapy as an additional way to support healing and reflection in a more natural setting.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques

  • Attachment Theory
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Family Systems
  • Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Anxiety Cancer Depression

Other Issues

  • Anxiety
  • Body Image Issues
  • Cancer
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Women's Issues

Client Focus

Languages
English

Qualifications

License
LMHC, State of Massachusetts · #7839
Years in practice
20 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Optum
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health
  • Tufts

I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
In-person & Telehealth
Both available

Location

Primary Location

145 Walker Road
Swampscott, MA 01907
7819510813
Open in Google Maps ↗ · GPS: 42.4758251°, -70.9107478°

At A Glance

  • Experience: 20 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $150 - 170/session

Info

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145 Walker Road
Swampscott, MA 01907

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