Shannon Doty, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Online only
Free initial consultation
About me
I am an experienced therapist who is committed to creating welcoming spaces for all to explore different perspectives and possibilities for a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Hello, I’m Shannon, a California based MFT from the bay area and proud member of the LGBTQ community. I attended Sarah Lawrence College in New York and returned to California where I completed my master's degree in Feminist Clinical Psychology at New College in San Francisco while working in community mental health. I have over 28 years of experience working with people experiencing a combination of life transitions, mental health struggles and relationship challenges. I use an integrated approach in my practice to find strategies that best meet your needs including Mindfulness, Somatic & Polyvagal informed work, neurologically informed CBT and DBT. I am a certified anxiety treatment specialist, certified ADHD specialist and trained EMDR practitioner. I frequently incorporate breath work and focus on the mind/body connection during sessions. Together we will build on the most important aspects of the therapeutic relationship, connection and emotional safety. I will be your partner in identifying goals and priorities, utilizing methods to deepen self-understanding and ways in which you can discover what inspires you to enact change and live your best life now.
License
License(s)
Education
New College of California
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$165 - $Accepted payment methods
- Cash
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Credit Card
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- United Healthcare
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Self-Pay Only
- Cigna
- Carelon
- Oxford
- Oscar Health
- Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Body Image
- Career
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Gender Identity
- LGBTQIA+
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Identity
- Stress/Stress Management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- LGBTQIA+
- Trauma Survivors
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adults (18+)
- Individuals
- Parents & Caregivers
Languages
- English
Website and social media