Shannon Maria, LPCC, CA | Psychotherapist

About Shannon Maria

Focus areas

Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD)

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Depression

Anxiety

Codependency

Infertility Trauma

Bipolar Disorder

Coping Mechanism Development

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Existential

Culturally Sensitive

Feminist

Dialectical (DBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Shannon Maria

Hi there, I'm Shannon! Hello, I am Shannon Thornton-Bey, a Licensed Professional Counselor located in California. I earned my Master’s in Counseling from Argosy University and am also a Doctor of Social Work. Go Trojans! I am a leader, innovator, wife, and mother. I have experience helping clients with anxiety, LGBTQ+ issues, trauma and abuse, and parenting challenges. My approach is client-centered, recognizing that each person is unique and deserves personalized care tailored to their specific needs and goals. I aim to collaborate with my clients to co-create meaningful and effective therapeutic journeys, empowering them to navigate life’s challenges with resilience and authenticity. My approach I use a mix of solution-focused and existential therapy, as well as motivational interviewing. I also incorporate CBT and DBT. My focus I am well-versed in abandonment, antisocial personality, attachment issues, BDSM, kink, alternative sex culture, body image, commitment issues, communication problems, family problems, fertility issues, mood disorders, panic disorder and panic attacks, personality disorders, polyamory/nonmonogamous relationships, post-traumatic stress, pregnancy and childbirth, self-love, sex addiction, sexual assault and abuse, sexuality, social anxiety, and phobia. My communication style I have a calm but upbeat personality! I adapt to my clients as needed and sometimes play meditation music in the background if it’s helpful. My journey to mental healthcare That’s a long story, but the short version is: I am a Leo and a nurturer by nature, so it was destined to be! My goals for you Collaboration! My first session with you I give you a brief overview of myself and who I am. Then I allow you to take center stage if you want to and just tell me your story. If that’s not your style, we can have more of an interview-type session to gather information.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Postpartum Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sexual Abuse Counseling

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Postpartum Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. North

Education and training

Argosy University, Master's in Counseling

NPI number

1134998032

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What practice does Shannon Maria work with?

Shannon Maria works with Rula Health - L.A. North.

What are common reasons for patients to see Shannon Maria?

Shannon Maria frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Shannon Maria on their profile.