Shannon Gaiser , LPC

Shannon Gaiser is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Master of Arts who brings a deep, lived understanding to work with people facing addiction and related challenges. She combines empathy with evidence-based approaches to support individuals seeking alternatives to traditional recovery programs or those who wish to supplement AA or NA. Shannon draws on personal experience in recovery from opiate addiction to inform a compassionate, nonjudgmental practice and to connect with clients navigating similar paths.

Having practiced since 2004, Shannon offers 17 years of clinical experience focused on addiction and co-occurring disorders. Her background includes nine years in inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation settings and eight years in private practice supporting patients in medication-assisted treatment. She has worked with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar presentations, trauma and sexual abuse, grief, relationship and family issues, parenting and fatherhood concerns, and challenges related to self-esteem and anger.

Shannon uses client-centered therapy alongside motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based techniques, and solution-focused strategies. She is open to nontraditional recovery options, including medication-assisted treatment and medical marijuana when clinically appropriate, and emphasizes that each person’s path to well-being is individual. Her clinical interests also extend to abandonment issues, codependency, communication and control difficulties, domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction, and family-of-origin dynamics.

Shannon offers sessions by video, phone, and text-based formats and typically responds to messages within about five hours, with potential for longer response times on weekends. She strives to work collaboratively with clients to set boundaries and build healthier family and recovery systems, meeting people where they are and partnering to find practical, sustainable steps forward.

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