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Dr. Shannon Peterson, MD

Dr. Shannon Peterson, MD

Psychiatrist
CA
Dr. Peterson focuses on helping patients take an active role in their own care, tailoring her approach to what each person needs, whether that's building confidence, patience, a medication adjustment, or something else entirely. New patients are seen over two visits to allow for a thorough initial evaluation before treatment begins. Her current practice focuses on medication management, but her training across several therapeutic modalities informs how she approaches every visit, including how medication fits into a broader treatment plan, and what type of therapy might complement it best. Dr. Peterson is originally from Southern California. She participated in aid projects in high school, both locally on a California Native American reservation and internationally in Mexico and Madagascar, and continued this interest during college as a core member of the Stanford Papua New Guinea Medical Project. While in medical school, she co-created the Medical Spanish Program, which is still offered today. She chose to specialize in psychiatry during an Emergency Room clerkship, as she was drawn to working with psychiatric patients there. Her psychiatric training included significant exposure to PTSD and addiction medicine, with additional training in PTSD treatment for female veterans. She also elected further training in psychodynamic therapy, with a focus on incorporating the patients’ own religious and spiritual beliefs into therapy. Dr. Peterson values cultural competency, including around race, religion, LGBTQIA+ issues, immigration status, and diversity of economic and political background.
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.62

Average wait time

4.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Dr. Shannon Peterson

Focus areas

Anxiety
Depression
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Medication Management
Psychiatry Consultation
Bipolar Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Shannon Peterson

Dr. Peterson focuses on helping patients take an active role in their own care, tailoring her approach to what each person needs, whether that's building confidence, patience, a medication adjustment, or something else entirely. New patients are seen over two visits to allow for a thorough initial evaluation before treatment begins. Her current practice focuses on medication management, but her training across several therapeutic modalities informs how she approaches every visit, including how medication fits into a broader treatment plan, and what type of therapy might complement it best. Dr. Peterson is originally from Southern California. She participated in aid projects in high school, both locally on a California Native American reservation and internationally in Mexico and Madagascar, and continued this interest during college as a core member of the Stanford Papua New Guinea Medical Project. While in medical school, she co-created the Medical Spanish Program, which is still offered today. She chose to specialize in psychiatry during an Emergency Room clerkship, as she was drawn to working with psychiatric patients there. Her psychiatric training included significant exposure to PTSD and addiction medicine, with additional training in PTSD treatment for female veterans. She also elected further training in psychodynamic therapy, with a focus on incorporating the patients’ own religious and spiritual beliefs into therapy. Dr. Peterson values cultural competency, including around race, religion, LGBTQIA+ issues, immigration status, and diversity of economic and political background.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety
Anxiety Disorder
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Panic Attack
Psychiatric Medication Management
Psychiatry Consultation
Sleep Problems
Anxiety
Anxiety Disorder
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Board certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  • Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)

Education and training

  • Medical School - University of Southern California School of Medicine , Doctor of Medicine
  • Boston Medical Center, Residency in Psychiatry

NPI number

1710197041

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
4.62
Wait time
4.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Great experience, a psychiatrist who truly listens. Would recommend to anybody.
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Dr. Shannon Peterson generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Peterson's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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Which board certifications does Dr. Shannon Peterson have?

Dr. Shannon Peterson is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Shannon Peterson?

Dr. Shannon Peterson frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychiatry Consultation, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Shannon Peterson on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Shannon Peterson speak?

Dr. Shannon Peterson speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Shannon Peterson in reviews?

42 patients have reviewed Dr. Shannon Peterson. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.62/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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