Shannon Haan (she/her)

My Approach to Helping

I have received training in multiple approaches which I use in my practice including Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and Mindfulness-based practices. I am currently part of a group studying Internal Family Systems and parts work and apply this lens and technique to my approach. I also understand healing through a somatic lens, centering the experience of our bodies and the wisdom they hold. I have worked in the mental health field for almost 10 years including both community mental health and private practice. I believe in low barrier and client centered care and aim to orient my practice around these principles. My work is relational and I believe you are the expert of your story, it is my job to co-create a safe environment for you to become deeper in touch with your own internal wisdom.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

As a white person and a cis woman, I seek to educate myself regularly on anti-oppressive perspectives and approaches to inform how I work, and live. I am a member of the LGBTQ+ community and this as well as a feminist lens is a guide to my life, my connections, and my work. I am also someone who lives with a chronic health condition and I believe in and practice deeply in my life the understanding of the mind body connection, and how to honor and care for our bodies in a harmful, capitalist society. My goal is to build a collaborative space with you to work together, and create a sense of safety and non-judgement for your healing. During my free time, I love to be cozy at home with a book and a cup of tea, spend time with friends, play board games, go dancing, swimming, traveling, and spend as much time in nature as possible.