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Shannon Thomas is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. She has extensively researched, written, and presented on the topic of trauma therapy. Shannon works with clients who have experienced a wide range of life events and experiences that qualify as traumatic. Some of them include:

• Psychological abuse within romantic relationships
• Financial exploitation and abuse
• Toxic friendships
• Family of origin neglect and abuse
• Workplace bullying and sabotage
• Destructive in-law relationships and influence
• Spiritual & religious control
• Abuse directed at parents and siblings by an adult-child
• Exploitation within settings that include an imbalance of power between victim and perpetrator(s)

The journey into the personal history of individuals with trauma in their life story should only be guided by a licensed mental health professional with the skills, training, empathy, and awareness to guide the client through that history and into healing.

Trauma therapy isn’t simply about returning and re-living the most frightening moments of our lives. Well-informed trauma therapy is about unraveling how our life experiences have impacted our thoughts about ourselves, our current choices, and the connection between mind & body, and creating an individualized path to a more enjoyable post-trauma life.

Shannon understands that people often outwardly appear high-functioning and deeply satisfied with their lives. Yet, internally and often with few others knowing, they are facing competing stressors in their daily lives. We are not immune to feelings of anxiety, panic, depression, or significant relational challenges that quietly rob us of our peace and joy.

Many individuals have experienced behaviors from others in a faith-based setting that qualify as spiritual abuse. While you might not have fully labeled it as abuse at the time, you knew something was not right or healthy. Maybe the word “abuse” feels too intense, yet you find yourself struggling to enjoy the faith you once did, or feel hesitant about returning to a place of worship. The actions of others often leave a lasting impact much longer than expected.

Authentic and safe Christian mental health addresses many different layers of your life. Working with a licensed clinical trauma therapist who understands the complexities, as well as the unique culture of faith-based environments, is an excellent start to rebuilding and restoring what has been lost.

Shannon specializes in working with women as they face the many-faceted changes that come with entering their 40-50s. This season in life brings layers of physiological, emotional, relational, and career challenges. It can be a time of honest reflection and taking an authentic inventory of personal and professional fulfillment. Underlining mental health concerns such as anxiety and depression can become exacerbated during this stage, and counseling is an excellent source of confidential support.