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About the Therapist
Shannon K. Spellman is a master's level therapist in
private practice with over 30 years of clini Specialty areas include treatment for adolescent and adult survivors of incest and sexual abuse, addictions, codependency, and recovery issues, interventions, challenging adolescents and family systems, posttraumatic stress disorder, adolescent life cycle issues, and family of origin issues. Additional practice areas include anxiety, depression, grief and loss, eating disorders, stress management, marital and couples' issues, personal growth and coaching services. Shannon also offers adjunct Equine Assisted Psychotherapy for adults, adolescents, families, and groups. Seminars and occasional Weekend Intensive Workshops and Retreats are also offered. In addition to her professional qualifications, Shannon is also highly committed to her own recovery and personal growth. She gently and appropriately blends together her personal experience and professional skill in a nurturing manner that allows for clients to safely heal and move forward in their lives. The therapist is also an author and offers free suggestions on various separate sites for stress management and recovery, adult survivors of incest and sexual abuse, and for parents of adolescents. These free suggestions are posted monthly and can be viewed at the following respective sites:
www.forparentsofadolescents.com
As an author and therapist, she has also published self-help booklets and pamphlets for parents of adolescents and for incest survivors, as well as relaxation and guided imagery audio CD's for stress management, recovery, and personal growth. To view all of the various products available for purchase, visit www.hidingstar.com Shannon also provides consultation, offers presentations, and facilitates training workshops for other therapists on various topics, including working with incest/sexual abuse survivors, and working with challenging oppositional and delinquent adolescents in outpatient settings. She utilizes a down to earth yet professional style, in both her therapy practice and her training, that allows the participants to feel comfortable and relaxed.
Professional Credentials & Affiliations
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC)
Certified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) Arizona Certified Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselor (CADAC) Internationally Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (ICADC) Clinically Certified Juvenile Treatment Specialist Certified in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) and Equine Assisted Learning (EAL)
Trained as an ARISE Interventionist NASW Diplomate in Clinical Social Work Member - Academy of Certified Social Workers American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy - Clinical Member
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experience. She holds a Master's of Social Work (MSW) degree from the
University of Iowa and is a
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)
and a Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC) in Arizona.
She also maintains state, national, and
international certifications. Shannon is highly skilled at creating a
therapeutic relationship conducive to change with both adolescents and adults.
She provides individual, couples', family, and group psychotherapy, treating both
mental health and substance abuse problems. Shannon is also trained in
both traditional and invitational interventions helping families and employers
to design individualized intervention packages that have the best possible
chance of successful entry into treatment and continuing recovery for addictions
and other dangerous behavioral issues.
