Shannon Pena (she/her)

MSW, LCSW
Accepting Clients

Hi, I'm Shannon, an LCSW and EMDR therapist helping people heal, grow, and navigate life's challenges with confidence.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in , FL
Supervised by Rachael Haskell, LCSW

Services
  • Individual
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

Life can feel overwhelming when you're constantly overthinking, people-pleasing, or carrying your own stress. I work with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, burnout, and life transitions. Together, we'll create a supportive space to process what's weighing on you, build coping skills, and help you feel more like yourself again.

My Background and Approach

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and EMDR-trained therapist providing virtual therapy throughout Florida. I specialize in helping adults navigate anxiety, trauma, life transitions, burnout, relationship challenges, and the stress that comes from balancing life's many responsibilities. My approach is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth. I believe therapy should be a place where you feel safe to show up as your authentic self and be supported. Together, we'll explore the experiences, patterns, and beliefs that may be keeping you stuck and develop practical tools to help you move forward with greater confidence and clarity. I draw from EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and strengths-based approaches to tailor treatment to your unique needs and goals. Whether you're healing from past experiences, navigating a difficult season of life, or simply feeling overwhelmed, my goal is to help you feel more grounded, resilient, and connected to yourself.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that healing happens when people feel seen, heard, and accepted for who they are. My goal is to create a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where clients from all backgrounds can explore their experiences and work toward meaningful change. I value authenticity, compassion, personal growth, and the belief that it is never too late to heal or create a different path forward. As both a therapist and a mother, I understand how challenging it can be to balance responsibilities while also caring for yourself. This perspective helps me approach my work with empathy and understanding. I am committed to providing culturally responsive, trauma-informed care and welcome individuals of all identities, backgrounds, and life experiences. I believe that therapy is not about fixing something that is broken, but about helping people reconnect with their strengths, build resilience, and create a life that feels aligned with their values.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Gestalt Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Other Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Esteem
  • Teen Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Florida Blue
  • Evernorth
  • Cigna/Evernorth
  • Carelon
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 9 years of practice
  • Languages: English

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