Who is Shannon? I am a Licensed Professional Counselor located in California. I am also a Doctor of Social work. Go Trojans. I am a leader, innovator, wife, and mother. I have experience helping clients with anxiety, LGBTQ+-related issues, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues. My approach is client-centered, recognizing that each person is unique and deserves personalized care tailored to their specific needs and goals. I aim to collaborate with my clients to co-create meaningful and effective therapeutic journeys, empowering them to navigate life's challenges with resilience and authenticity. My prior research is on Postpartum depression, women's issues as well as sexual trauma, and victims of trafficking. I have knowledge and practice in personality disorders. I like to use various techniques in therapy; I use humor and a conversation style. I am happy to incorporate preferred interventions and collaborate with you on how your therapy journey will go for you. I am friendly to most spiritual walls of love and have an affinity for using astrology and spiritually when appropriate. Well-versed in Abandonment, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Body image, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Family Problems, Fertility Issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality Disorders, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia. The Therapy Vibe is also a Nonprofit organization. For more details, please follow us on social media. *All therapy services are billed under Shannon Thornton-Bey LPCC *