Shannon Bode
LMFT offering relational, trauma-informed therapy in California
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About
Shannon Bode is an LMFT based in California with 19 years of clinical experience. She combines relational attention with an eclectic set of approaches to guide people through periods of loss, transition, and emotional overwhelm. Her practice centers on understanding patterns that shape present-day relationships and on helping individuals find steadiness amid stress and anxiety.
Her work is trauma-informed, identity-affirming, and explicitly anti-racist. Shannon draws on psychodynamic and narrative techniques to explore how past experiences influence current dynamics, and she incorporates mindfulness practices to support emotional regulation and self-awareness. She attends to a broad range of concerns including relationship and family challenges, grief, self-esteem, attachment and abandonment issues, and mood-related difficulties.
Shannon emphasizes a collaborative therapeutic relationship where insight and practical coping strategies are developed together. She is attentive to the needs of people navigating intense feelings or major life changes and tailors her work to the specific concerns named in each session.
Her work is trauma-informed, identity-affirming, and explicitly anti-racist. Shannon draws on psychodynamic and narrative techniques to explore how past experiences influence current dynamics, and she incorporates mindfulness practices to support emotional regulation and self-awareness. She attends to a broad range of concerns including relationship and family challenges, grief, self-esteem, attachment and abandonment issues, and mood-related difficulties.
Shannon emphasizes a collaborative therapeutic relationship where insight and practical coping strategies are developed together. She is attentive to the needs of people navigating intense feelings or major life changes and tailors her work to the specific concerns named in each session.
- Location:
- California, United States
- Years Experience:
- 19
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Self esteem
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Codependency, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: CA LMFT 77737
- NPI Number: 1073703179
- License: LMFT (California)
Remote sessions focused on relationship, trauma, and presence
Shannon integrates client-centered and trauma-focused approaches to create an online space that prioritizes the therapeutic relationship. Through client-centered methods she centers each person’s experience, listening closely and adapting interventions to what emerges in the moment. Trauma-focused practice allows her to attend directly to patterns tied to past injury while working carefully to support regulation and pacing.
Mindfulness therapy is woven into many sessions to develop present-moment awareness and tangible tools for managing stress, anxiety, and mood fluctuations. Narrative work helps reframe difficult stories and identify new meanings around identity, family patterns, and life purpose. Together these approaches offer a flexible framework that can be tailored to issues such as grief, relationship conflict, attachment concerns, and self-esteem.
Remote appointments are available using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Shannon aims to collaborate with each person to choose formats and pacing that align with their needs and the matters they bring to therapy.
How long has Shannon been practicing?
She has 19 years of experience in clinical work.
What are her professional credentials?
Shannon is a licensed marriage and family therapist: LMFT, CA LMFT 77737.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Where is her practice based?
She practices in California.
How can people work with her remotely?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as communication options.
Does she accept clients from other countries?
This profile indicates she does not accept international clients.
What does it cost to work with her?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to schedule?
Begin by using the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire to connect with her practice.