About Ryan Shannon
Focus areas
Anxiety
EMDR Therapy
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Autism Spectrum Disorder
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Social Anxiety
Childhood Trauma
Men's Mental Health Issues
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
Adlerian
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Coaching
Dialectical (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
EMDR
Identity
Gender
MaleFaith
JewishEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Ryan Shannon
Hi, I’m Ryan! I grew up in Bellingham, WA, earned two degrees abroad (in Italy and Spain), and am a former psychometrist and marketer-turned-therapist! I chose this path because, no matter how dire the circumstance, I believe we’re all capable of change if we receive encouragement from someone we trust. Someone who’s on our side, who helps us be the best version of ourselves. I hope to be that someone for you. I strive to see the good in clients, even when it’s hard for them to see it in themselves. My goal is to help you live a more meaningful life, no matter how that looks for you.
Here’s how therapy tends to work with me. I find that when we become aware of our conditioned behaviors, we develop introspection, which allows us to introduce new, positive behaviors. Therapy with me tends to be insight and action-oriented. To help you progress, I assign behavioral challenges (‘missions’) throughout the week.
I see evidence that early childhood and the subconscious influence, but do not deterministically define our current behavior (I take an “Adlerian” or “Psychodynamic” approach). Through awareness, effective interventions, and effort, we can shape better, more positive behaviors as adults.
I tend to work well with clients of all types, although the following groups seem most drawn to me: young adults; Gen Z and millennials; men experiencing loneliness, relationship issues, insecurity, and sexual identity issues; gay and bisexual men; women with children, single moms, single young adult women working on attachment issues; those working toward forming meaningful relationships and healthy dating.
I use tools like EMDR to neutralize past negative events/traumas, and find this is one of the most effective tools for clients. I also integrate gold-
Insurance and Fees:
I am in-network with Premera, LifeWise, and most BC/BS plans on August 1st. Superbills available to out-of-network clients.
Supervision:
Supervised by Ashlee Marozick (Washington / MHC.LH.61364871)
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Free 15-Minute Consultation:
To see how I can assist you and see if I'm someone you feel comfortable with, I offer a free 15-minute consultation. I'm available to answer any questions you may have.
Sliding Scale (Discounted Rates):
No Insurance? Struggling Financially? I have sliding scale availability starting at a minimum of $50 per session. Please reach out to see if you're eligible for my sliding scale. I'll work with you to keep therapy affordable.
Insurance and Fees:
I am in-network with Premera, LifeWise, and most BC/BS plans on August 1st. Superbills available to out-of-network clients. If you don't have insurance, please reach out to see if you're eligible for sliding scale rates.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Marshall University, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- University of Seville, Master's in Work and Organizational Psychology
- University of Turin, Bachelor's in Business and Management
Professional memberships
- Washington Mental Health Counselors Association
NPI number
1336951326
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Is Ryan Shannon accepting new patients?
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What practice does Ryan Shannon work with?
Ryan Shannon works with Ryan Shannon, LMHCA, MS, MA.
What are common reasons for patients to see Ryan Shannon?
Ryan Shannon frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Ryan Shannon on their profile.
What languages does Ryan Shannon speak?
Ryan Shannon speaks English.