Shannon O'Connor, LICSW

Shannon received a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Providence College, followed by her Master's in clinical Social Work from Simmons University's advanced standing MSW program. Shannon has worked in a variety of clinical settings including group practice, inpatient treatment, outpatient treatment programs, and correctional facilities.

 

Shannon provides individual and family counseling using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Her areas of specialty include depression, anxiety, mood disorders, substance use, family dynamics, as well as adults and adolescents navigating different transitions in their lives.

 

As a therapist, Shannon prioritizes the safety and wellbeing of her clients, focusing on creating an environment for clients to navigate difficult decisions and circumstances in their own life, and assisting them in gaining the tools to make positive changes on their own.