Shannon Alley

I believe that everyone can benefit from therapy. Unfortunately, all too often there is a misconception that if you go to therapy, you have to spend years unearthing every traumatic and painful event since childhood. And yes, for some people, this kind of in depth analysis of past events is needed, however, most of the time we are just everyday people with everyday problems that can’t seem to get out of our own way. Most people don’t have to revisit a lifetime’s worth of pain in order to find solutions to what is holding them back from living a happier life. I want to help you utilize the skills, supports, and knowledge of what works for you in order to figure out solutions to the problems you are facing now. I want you to start feeling better tomorrow, next week, next month, so you don’t miss out on the potential of the present moment. Many people have developed habitual ways of thinking and viewing the world and others negatively, and by challenging these maladaptive patterns of thinking, you can choose to take more control over your experience and often foster a more positive outlook and emotional wellbeing. I want everyone to be able to find their joy right now, and I can help by offering a new perspective, supporting you through making decisions that will help you move closer to the life you want to live, and teach you some techniques and skills to start engaging in your life and relationships in a healthier way. I use a lot of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy principles in my practice because I believe they are well suited to helping the majority of people create lasting change in the shortest amount of time. Nothing makes me happier than when a client doesn’t need me anymore, so please reach out if this is the kind of therapy environment you are looking for and let’s start working on a happier tomorrow together. https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1453234