Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
My name is Shannon Pena. I am currently licensed in North Carolina as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor-Supervisor and also as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. I have experience working with adolescents, children and adults with disability. However, my primary experience has been working with young adults. I also have extensive experience working with individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum disorder, anxiety disorders, and ADHD. My counseling experiences primarily include adjustment, normal situational, career, mild mental health, developmental issues, vocational and employment issues, behavioral issues, emotional and social issues.
There are many different theoretical approaches to counseling. In order to address the needs of differing individuals, counselors should learn to adapt and use the approach most appropriate for the situation as well as choose what works best for the client. My approach to counseling is person-centered and integrative. It is very important to me to look at everyone’s unique situation and circumstances when determining what approach to take. Although individual counseling experiences may vary, goals will be set and worked towards throughout our sessions. Homework may also be occasionally assigned. It is important that during our sessions you share open and honestly and contribute to the counseling experience.
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Shannon Pena is a licensed mental health counselor and supervisor practicing in North Carolina who also holds certification as a rehabilitation counselor. With eight years of clinical experience, she has worked with children, adolescents, adults with disabilities, and young adults, with her primary focus on the young adult population.
Shannon has particular experience supporting people diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety disorders, and ADHD. Her clinical work has addressed a broad range of concerns, including adjustment and situational issues, career and vocational challenges, mild mental health symptoms, developmental matters, behavioral concerns, and emotional and social functioning.
Her approach to counseling is person-centered and integrative, applying the methods that best fit each individual’s situation and goals. Sessions typically include collaborative goal-setting, and clients may occasionally receive brief homework between meetings to reinforce progress. Shannon emphasizes open and honest participation during sessions as an important part of the therapeutic process.
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