Dr. Pamela Shannahan-Sturgon, LPC — Therapist in Colorado

Hi there, I'm Dr. Pamela!

I work with people of all ages using person-centered, trauma-informed counseling. I specialize in infant and early childhood mental health, including parenting support; end-of-life counseling for patients and families; and individuals, couples, and families experiencing life challenges, relationship struggles, and mental health concerns.

My focus

I have experience working with people across the life spectrum (birth to death) with a variety of behavioral and mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, behavioral issues, disruptive behavioral and dissocial disorders, PTSD, Grief/Bereavement, including perinatal loss, parenting support, and education.

My approach

I work in several modalities and often combine them: CBT, DBT, and Behavioral. My focus is always person-centered, systematic, and trauma-informed.

My communication style

I create a calm, safe, reflective, and non-judgmental environment. Clients tell me they feel safe, heard, understood, accepted without condition, and important.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have always been in a person-centered career focus. My early work in child development and education centered on supporting children, parents, and teachers. Continued professional and life experiences deepened my desire to help people and families be the strongest, healthiest they can be across all systems.

My goals for you

Goals are client-driven and are set through communication between the client and therapist. These goals should be both short-term and long-term and attainable. Clients' goals may change during the course of counseling as they gain a greater understanding of themselves, others, and the world around them.

Our first session

First sessions are usually information gathering so I can get to know you and understand what you are looking for. This is a time to begin building the therapeutic relationship.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Compassion Focused

Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

Educators

Police/Fire/First Responders

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Preteens
Children

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Kaiser Permanente (Colorado) - Commercial
Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
All Savers
Allegiance

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Doctor of Behavioral Health (DBH) from Arizona State University and a Master of Science (MS) in Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy from University of Phoenix.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Dr. Pamela Shannahan-Sturgon