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Shannon Snyder

LCSW

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Specialties

Anxiety

Life Transitions Grief and Loss

Chronic Pain Depression

Shannon Snyder, MSW is an LCSW who graduated from University of Missouri, Columbia in 2000. As a seasoned clinician, Shannon has 24 years of experience in the field and is licensed in Minnesota.

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I enjoy working with seniors because they have an incredible amount of wisdom, unique perspectives, and I think their voices and life experiences are really important to hear and honor.

I have seen the effectiveness of online therapy for seniors over these last four years firsthand. Seniors who felt intimidated by accessing mental health care felt less stigma getting a phone call from a kind counselor each week. Those with transportation, health, or physical limitations, or in rural areas, no longer had those as barriers.

I started working as a clinical social worker and therapist in 2000. I am certified as a Grief Professional, ADHD Professional, and Parent Coach. I have worked with a wide range of ages, from preschool, up through the senior population. My work has served people impacted by disabilities, chronic health issues, poverty, depression, anxiety, substance abuse issues, grief, parent-child relationships, as well as other mental health diagnoses. In addition to what is mentioned above, I have worked in school settings, ER’s doing crisis psych evaluations, and the insurance setting as a case manager.

I provide a gentle, supportive approach to clients. I draw on cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness based approaches. I help clients identify goals they want to work on that are measurable and achievable.

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Have Hope After Three Sessions

After three sessions a majority of clients have hope that their situation is improving.

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Reach out to us through our website or by phone. We’ll verify your Medicare coverage to see if you qualify for free therapy sessions.

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After discussing your needs, we recommend one of our experienced therapists and schedule your first appointment.

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On the scheduled date of your session, your therapist will contact you via phone or video call to begin working on resolving your issues and improving your well-being.

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After six sessions a majority of clients have reflected that actual change occured.

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