Dr. Donna Shannon,

PhD, LPC, NCC - Available for telehealth only.

Donna Shannon, affectionately known as Dr. Donna, received her master’s and doctorate degrees in Pastoral Counseling from Loyola University Maryland after retiring from a 25-year career in special education. She provides sensitive, respectful, and affirming counseling for adolescent, adult, senior, and LGBTQ populations. She believes that counseling is a collaborative experience where the client and counselor work together to overcome obstacles and navigate life’s challenges. She utilizes a variety of cognitive-based approaches and mindfulness-oriented interventions to help clients build a repertoire of healthy coping strategies.

Dr. Donna utilizes mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and trauma. She also utilizes acceptance and commitment therapy as well as relational cultural therapy. Depending on client interest, spirituality and religion can be integrated in treatment.