Supervised by Jennifer Sims, LPC - Resident in Counseling
Shannon Monteiro
Supervised by Jennifer Sims, LPC
Resident in Counseling
24 specialities
Accepts insurance
Telehealth appointments throughout
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Shannon Monteiro
Shannon Monteiro is a Resident in Counseling in the state of Virginia. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from South University in 2017. Shannon went on to graduate with her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from South University in 2020. With over 18 years professionally, Shannon has assisted many individuals to gain insight into their lives, reactions and decision-making that may be having a negative impact on their lives and relationships. The focus of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the cornerstone of her treatment to empower clients to improve their lives through an understanding of individual control overthinking, reactions, and behaviors. Shannon believes that a CBT approach in therapy offers change while highlighting client’s strength and diversity, however she takes an eclectic approach to her modalities to ensure no matter your challenges, demographic, age, etc. she is confident she can provide effective interventions to help you. Her knowledge, skill, and life experiences offers an open, accepting atmosphere that creates results. Shannon assists individuals in working through a wide range of life events. Her specialties include trauma informed assessments and therapy, grief/loss issues, domestic violence/abuse, life transitions and growth, anxiety/panic disorders, depression, Bi-Polar disorder, social skills and a wide array of other deficits. Shannon has a solid background in mental health assessments and diagnosis. If you have concerns and want answers, she can assist. With 18 years in a behavioral health setting, she offer access to immediate intervention, guidance to stabilize symptoms and can develop a recovery plan for you.
I had an individual come in for therapy who was completing broken, emotionally, spiritually and physically. I was able to explore and probe who she was before the trauma, and encouraging her to lift the burdens off her shoulder and work towards healing to get back to her former self, who was and is (because you cant take away someone's life accomplishments) a wonderful, valuable and loved person. We used mindfulness, holistic approaches towards healing, CBT and other modalities to help this individual re-introduce herself to a better, more loving and valued life.
My clients can expect for us to value building a rapport through active listening, empathy and an unconditional positive regard and warm acceptance. Exploring the identified needs, putting in the work, self-reflection and identifying an endpoint. This can be ever changing as the individual's treatment and progress will always be monitored.
The first session with me will include informing the individual that therapy is a safe place and discuss confidentiality. I will discuss expectations of therapy, I will then gather information for decision making purposes for a provisional diagnosis and establish some immediate treatment plan goals, objectives and interventions.
My origin story led me to therapy, as it kind of "fell on my lap". I am an individual with trauma. I was raised by a single mother who has mental illness. We were poor and she struggled with alcoholism (35 years sober). I started to develop anxiety and looking for acceptance in all the wrong places. My journey started as a personal one, however, I did not let my struggles be in vain, in which I decided to go into this field.
Highlights
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Shannon believes that everyone’s journey with therapy can look different, and it may take varying amounts of time to start making progress and positive changes in your life. While therapy can be a lengthy procedure, the process is not all stress and hardship. It is helpful to understand the phases of therapy you may progress through as you delve deeper into self-knowledge and self-healing. With Shannon’s guidance you will initiate your personal journey towards healing. Shannon feels that it is important to trust the process while maintaining open and honest communication with her regarding your feelings about your treatment plan. The two of you may find a way to collaborate on creating a positive therapy journey together. When you begin therapy with Shannon, it will often focus on building a stronger relationship. You may not feel comfortable starting the healing process right away, as your therapist is a stranger to you, and you might need some time before you are okay with being fully open and vulnerable with them. You may start by talking about your thoughts, feelings, and relationships in your life while Shannon listens and validates your experiences. This validation can help to create a sense of safety between the two of you, which then may lead you to have deeper, more closely held emotions that could lead to greater therapeutic insight.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I utilize evidence-based therapies, including Psychotherapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy & Play Therapy techniques.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Shannon is strong in trauma informed care which speaks to individuals who have experienced trauma in their lives where they cannot seem to return to their previous level of functioning. Shannon takes a solution based approach towards issues to help put things in perspective and not be held prisoner to one's traumatic experiences.
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