Shanna Jefferson, LCSW, NC | Psychotherapist

About Shanna Jefferson

Focus areas

Anxiety

Life Transition

Self Esteem Issues

Bipolar Disorder

Personality Disorder

Therapy For Chronic Pain / Illness

Depression

Psychological Trauma

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Seniors (65+)

Families

Treatment approaches

Person-Centered

Narrative

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Psychodynamic

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Shanna Jefferson

Shanna Jefferson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges. She earned her Master's in Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2010 and is licensed to provide therapy in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Shanna offers compassionate, client-centered care in a safe and judgment-free space, with sessions available by video or phone for your convenience.Shanna specializes in supporting clients through a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, trauma, relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues, chronic illness and pain, and racial identity exploration. She also has experience working with individuals coping with autism spectrum disorders, gender identity concerns, sexual health issues, and major life transitions. Her holistic approach draws from a variety of evidence-based methods such as mindfulness, narrative therapy, psychodynamic therapy, DBT, and emotionally focused therapy to create a plan tailored to each person's needs.Rooted in her Christian values, Shanna believes in treating the whole person, mind, body, and spirit, and sees therapy as a collaborative journey toward healing and personal growth. Whether you're seeking support for a specific concern or simply want a safe space to process your experiences, Shanna is committed to helping you find clarity, resilience, and hope.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Total Life

Education and training

UNC chapel hill, Master's in Social Work
UNC chapel hill (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1093012031

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Shanna Jefferson?

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Is Shanna Jefferson accepting new patients?

Shanna Jefferson generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Shanna Jefferson's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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What practice does Shanna Jefferson work with?

Shanna Jefferson works with Total Life.

What are common reasons for patients to see Shanna Jefferson?

Shanna Jefferson 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 Shanna Jefferson on their profile.