Shannon Abell (she/her)

I help clients experiencing anxiety that interferes with daily life, relationships, and overall well-being. This may include constant worry, racing thoughts, overwhelm, panic symptoms, or difficulty relaxing. In therapy, we work to understand anxiety’s root causes while developing practical coping skills to manage stress, regulate emotions, and regain a sense of control. My approach is supportive and structured, helping clients build confidence, resilience, and healthier responses to anxiety.

I work with clients experiencing depression, including persistent sadness, low motivation, emotional numbness, and feelings of hopelessness or disconnection. Therapy focuses on understanding contributing factors while gently rebuilding routines, self-worth, and emotional balance. Together, we work to increase insight, develop practical coping strategies, and create small, meaningful changes that support healing, connection, and a renewed sense of purpose.

I work with individuals and families navigating ongoing conflict, communication breakdowns, and strained relationships. Family conflict may involve boundaries, parenting differences, blended family challenges, or unresolved past hurts. In therapy, we focus on improving communication, increasing understanding, and addressing patterns that fuel tension. The goal is to create healthier dynamics, clearer boundaries, and more respectful, supportive relationships over time.

Narrative therapy is a collaborative approach that helps you separate who you are from the problems you face. Together, we explore the stories you’ve developed about yourself, your relationships, and your experiences, and how those stories may be influencing your present. Therapy focuses on identifying strengths, values, and moments of resilience while reshaping unhelpful narratives. This process can help you gain clarity, confidence, and a stronger sense of control over your life and future.

The Gottman Method Couples Therapy is an evidence-based approach focused on strengthening relationships through improved communication, emotional connection, and conflict management. In therapy, couples learn to understand each other’s needs, reduce unhelpful patterns, and build trust and respect. Sessions focus on practical tools to improve friendship, manage conflict effectively, and create shared meaning, helping couples build a healthier, more connected relationship over time.

Emotionally Focused Therapy is a structured, evidence-based approach that helps individuals and couples understand and strengthen emotional bonds. EFT focuses on identifying patterns that create distance or conflict and exploring the underlying emotions driving them. In therapy, you learn to express needs more clearly, respond with empathy, and create secure, supportive connections. This approach helps foster trust, emotional safety, and lasting change in relationships.