What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
About Shannon Williams
Focus areas
Adolescent / Teen Issues
Existential Anxiety
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Betrayal Trauma
Family Issues
Burnout
Transgender Care
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Groups
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Families
Treatment approaches
Art Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Attachment-based
Existential
Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Structural Family Therapy
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Shannon Williams
I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and founder of Rising Anchor Therapy. I hold a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from California State University, Long Beach. I provide high-quality, compassionate, and directive therapy for folks who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated that they aren't where they want to be.
I love working with people who struggle to find balance in their lives and feel the stress of burning out. Whether it's ADHD/neurospicy related or just a mix of surviving in the post-pandemic world during late-stage capitalism, if you're tired of telling yourself it's fine and the bootstraps that helped your parents aren't quite pulling you up anymore, therapy can help. This is a space to understand yourself better, find skills to battle burnout, and make strategic plans to build your actual best life-so you can end your weekends having fun instead of spiraling into a Sunday scaries social media dopamine hole.
At Rising Anchor, we are affirming allies and advocates. Everyone is welcome and safe to be themselves here.
For ethical reasons and to provide the highest quality client care, we are a private pay–only practice and are not in-network with insurances.
What should a new client know about working with you?
I’m from the East Coast and have a casual and direct communication approach. Although I've got the background as a mental health expert, I don’t pretend to be an expert on your life or tell you what to do. Instead I work collaboratively with you to empower you to meet your goals. I believe a good therapeutic relationship is a balance between empathy and support, and gentle challenges to get you where you want to be. My approach combines elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative, and Existential to find what works best for each person.
There’s always time in therapy to vent, but I also believe that therapy shouldn’t last forever and it’s my job as your therapist to help you see the patterns of what’s keeping you feeling stuck through open and honest communication. Then, we can learn and use skills to problem-solve the patterns in your life keeping you stagnant and create real change.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
In my therapeutic relationships, some sessions can bring laughter, some bring tears, and some are simple processing and problem solving. My own personal style is warm, direct, and casual. I have a discussion in the very first session about what my clients are looking for, what has worked (and hasn’t worked) for them in the past, and how I can curate their sessions to be what they need. Some therapists take on the expert role and others work more collaboratively.
For me, I don’t pretend to be the expert on your life experiences. This isn't a lay down on a couch and tell me about your childhood once a week for the next 20 years type of therapy. I see my role as part of a team, working with you to get you where you’d like to be. I often ask for feedback to make sure the sessions feel right for you. Therapy can be whatever you need it to be and that can change session to session.
Shannon Williams, LMFT is not in-network with any insurances
It’s common for mental health providers to be out-of-network. Many insurance plans offer out-of-network coverage, so you may get partially reimbursed. Learn more
Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $200 for 50 minutes
Ongoing session: $200 for 50 minutes
More information on payments and coverage
For ethical and privacy reasons and because I am committed to the highest level of client care, I am not in network with insurance companies. I'm happy to discuss more about this in the consult call.
For clients who do want to explore network benefits, Most PPOs cover some out of network provider fees so I can provide a superbill that you can submit for reimbursement. Another option to consider is many clients use HSA/ FSA funds for session fees as well.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- California State University, Long Beach, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy
Professional memberships
- California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
NPI number
1649584392
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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What practice does Shannon Williams work with?
Shannon Williams works with Rising Anchor Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Shannon Williams?
Shannon Williams 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 Shannon Williams on their profile.
What languages does Shannon Williams speak?
Shannon Williams speaks English.
How do patients rate Shannon Williams in reviews?
1 patients have reviewed Shannon Williams. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.