Shannon L. Richmond, MA LPCC RPT-S™
MN BBHT Approved Supervisor, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, EMDR certified
Accepting new clients- mornings.
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 a certified EMDR therapist. EMDR helps people process their past life experiences so that they can move forward without feeling stuck. Many clients report feeling “like a weight has been lifted” after completing 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 with children and adolescents. Since children often find it difficult to verbalize their thoughts and feelings, these creative mediums offer them a natural way to express themselves. During sessions, I work within the symbolic stories they create while teaching them practical coping skills.
Clients I treat: I work with individual clients, ages 4-29
Concerns I treat: anger, depression, anxiety, phobias, panic, trauma, PTSD, SA, and medical/ dental trauma/ phobia.
Appointment hours: Monday-Thursday 8 am-4 pm
In-network Insurances: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Optum (Medica, United-UHC, UMR), Health Partners, 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 with my dogs.
I am also a Board-approved supervisor with the MN Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy (BBHT), and a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor™.
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