Hi there, I'm Shannon!

Starting therapy isn't easy, but scheduling your first session is often the hardest part of the entire journey. You’ve already done the heavy lifting by showing up.

My focus

Treatment topics that I have experience with include anxiety, trauma, depression, personality disorders, relationships and sexual health topics, addiction, and other various topics.

My approach

My goal is to blend theories of therapy with real-world practices. Learning why we do what we do, and then figuring out how to untangle that in real time. Validating that each person comes from their own walk of life, and that no two stories or situations are the same. I enjoy being able to work with my clients to learn when it comes to treatment.

My communication style

I enjoy being able to use language that allows clients to relate. Being genuine, honest and real is key when it comes to therapy. Matching the tone that best supports you when it comes to the focus of treatment and the goals that we're working towards.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have worked in the mental health field for over 15 years with a variety of different populations. From kids and adults with special needs, individuals who have been impacted by the justice system, individuals who are working through addictions, and sexual relationship challenges.

My goals for you

Creating realistic goals that empower individuals to be able to attain the goals is key, making them personal and focused on what supports the overall focus of treatment.

Our first session

Typically, in the first session, I like to be able to use the time to identify what brings each person to therapy, work on creating focuses of treatment, and establish what works and doesn't work when it comes to treatment.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

+ 9 more

Focus populations

LGBTQIA+

Sex Worker

Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy

Police/Fire/First Responders

Sex-Positive/Kink

+ 5 more

Therapy types

Couples Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo
Ascension-SmartHealth

+ 17 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science (MS) from University of Phoenix.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

In-person sessions

659 W Shaw Ave Suite C, Fresno, CA 93704

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Shannon Accardo