Shannon Foster-MacAuley, LMFT, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Shannon!

I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT & Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, with a passion for helping others steady their course to create abundant and peaceful lives.

My focus

I work with a wide range of human-related issues and specialize in trauma and stress. Whether clients are seeking growth personally or professionally, as a dual-licensed therapist, I have a broad range of clinical/life knowledge and training to assist them on their wellness journey.

My approach

My style is humanistic and client-centered. I believe in the power and resiliency of the human spirit and provide a safe, supportive space, utilizing evidence-based practices such as EMDR to help you achieve your therapeutic goals.

My communication style

Clients can expect a warm and comfortable space when working with me. Yes, I have training, education, and experience as a therapist, yet I am human just like you, and I believe that is where I am most able to connect with others.

My journey to mental healthcare

I am drawn to this work through my own experiences and a deep belief in the resiliency of the human spirit.

My goals for you

My focus is helping you create the abundant, peaceful life you deserve through evidence-based practices tailored to your unique needs.

Our first session

In our first session, we will explore what brings you to therapy and begin building a safe, supportive space where you feel deeply seen and respected.

I identify as...

Female
American Indian or Alaska Native
Spiritual

Expertise

Treatment approaches

EMDR

Attachment-based

Humanistic

Motivational Interviewing

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Focus populations

Educators

Military/Veterans

Police/Fire/First Responders

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

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Therapy types

Couples Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Santa Barbara.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Shannon Foster-MacAuley