Shannon L. Richmond, MA LPCC RPT
MN BBHT Approved Supervisor
Accepting new clients, in-person.
I believe my clients benefit from a supportive, non-judgmental environment to facilitate their inner strengths and resources. My goal is to guide you toward resilience and self-sufficiency. Each session I will review your current concerns. Together we will examine what may be the cause and techniques to cope or overcome them.
Pronouns: She/Her
Do you feel like you are normally on top of things, but lately feel that is becoming more difficult? Perhaps you are used to juggling multiple activities on top of work or school, but no longer have the energy or motivation for it. Whether you are looking for counseling for yourself or your child, its important to find a good fit. Clients I work with often experience guilt and/or shame when mental health starts to interfere with their lives. It can feel like a big step to find a therapist, and it is awkward the first few sessions to tell a new person things you may not have told anyone previously, but I promise it gets easier.
Type of therapy: person-centered talk therapy, EMDR, expressive arts therapy, and play therapy
I am certified in EMDR. EMDR therapy helps clients to become “unstuck”, as well as to learn effective tools to process and overcome the barriers and symptoms they are experiencing. Many clients report feeling “like a weight has been lifted” after EMDR therapy, and are no longer triggered or emotionally overwhelmed.
I am a registered play therapist, and I use play and expressive arts in my work. Children often have difficulty verbalizing what they are thinking and feeling with the adults around them. Play, art and other creative materials allow children to express themselves in session using a medium they enjoy. I work with children in the symbolic story they create in session.
Clients I treat: I works with individual clients ages 4-29
Concerns I treat: anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, PTSD, phobias, and panic.
Appointment hours: I work Monday-Thursday 8am-4pm and select Friday mornings
In-network Insurances: Blue Cross Blue Sheild, Optum (Medica, UHC, UMR), Health Partners, Ucare, TriCare
About Me: When I am not working or learning more about psychology, I am usually at home with my family and pets. I enjoy board games, reading, puzzles, painting, various crafts and playing fetch with my labs.
I am also a Minnesota Board approved supervisor with the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy (BBHT).
If you have questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please contact me:
My apppointment hours are: Monday-Thursday 8am-4pm
651-583-5565 ext 1