Out of the FOG Into the CLEAR

I have worked collaboratively with Shannon for the past 13 years. As an educational and therapeutic consultant I have referred many adolescents and their families to Shannon and have followed their progress over time. Students and parents often talk with me about their relationship and work with Shannon. There is absolutely no question that Shannon is a gifted therapist as evidenced both by the progress that my clients have made as well as the deep connections she forms. She is kind, generous, has a wonderful sense of humor and is able to help clients make the kinds of changes that positively impact their lives. I have often said, “if I did not have a working relationship with Shannon, I would want her as my own personal therapist.

Patricia Phelan, PhD, Educational Connections

Before I started working with Shannon I was struggling with depression, anxiety, and addiction. Shannon helped me learn how to manage my emotions, helped me rebuild my relationships with my family, and showed me the framework for a sustainable recovery. She gave me tools that I could use in my everyday life to help me be successful and offered me new perspectives to help me better understand myself.

Peter

As an educational consultant, I match extremely complex adolescents and families with the most gifted clinicians in the nation. Shannon is, without doubt, among the most very talented of these therapists. With grace and skill, Shannon connects in an extraordinarily compassionate and meaningful manner, promotes insight, and offers pragmatic solutions that truly help. Her presence and expertise can help anyone struggling feel the safety necessary to confront traumatic experiences and develop the tools necessary to tackle seemingly impossible emotional and psychological obstacles.

Ann Davidson, PhD

As a clinician, Shannon Petrovich, exceeds all standards within the field of social work. As a client of Shannon's, my needs were met consistently, and I was given the necessary support from her to allow me to continue progressing in my journey of self-discovery. Shannon was the vessel carrying a message I needed to hear to assist in my healing process. She showed up to sessions willing and eager to help me change. She allowed me space and support to draw my own conclusions regarding my truth. When I needed redirecting, she would be there with her gentle heart but strong presence. Shannon has an uncanny ability to offer the right balance of therapeutic strategy, consisting of applying pressure when needed to spur growth and providing calm, caring, energy to aid in her clients' healing

Scott

Twenty years ago, I was going through a difficult divorce, from an abusive partner. I had experienced much anxiety and trauma when I made my first visit to a therapist I had met in my working profession, Shannon. The techniques she taught me not only helped me through that challenge, but enhance my life today. All of my life goals that were discussed and worked on came true. An encouraging and supportive therapist, Shannon has much experience with children and adults. I highly recommend her to anyone struggling with anxiety, depression, divorce or stress.

Janet A-M., LCSW, Child and Family Therapist

Shannon was our therapist for our family for over a year. Our son suffered from a traumatic situation, which led to his addiction to alcohol. Shannon did an outstanding job with our son and our family, getting us unified as a family unit. She gave our son several areas to work on in his recovery. He was not without fault and struggled during treatment, but she was able to work through some difficult times and gave him the love and support that he needed to accomplish his recovery. She was also there for me, my wife, and two daughters, and through this process she gave us things to work on. Our Son is two year clean and sober, and will be graduating from lineman college in December. It was not an easy journey, but having Shannon with us through the ups and downs made it easier; she was always there and she was not afraid to tell us how it was even if we didn't want to hear it. We are a much stronger family and I thank her for giving us the direction that we needed to help our son and help ourselves.

James B.

As an undergraduate student completing my internship, Shannon Petrovich challenged me to be the best social worker I could be. Shannon is able to demonstrate care, compassion, and empathy while maintaining professional boundaries. Shannon's clinical supervision was didactic in nature, and guided me through several evidence based practices to expand my knowledge base.

Peter M