Shannon Franz, LMHC
LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor)
Online only
Free initial consultation
About me
I am an EMDR-trained clinician in New York who specializes in working with adults who have a history of trauma, helping them understand and manage the effects of what they've been through.
Although I only recently started my own private practice in 2026, I have been in the mental health/substance use field since 2018 after graduating with my Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Using evidenced-based approaches such as EMDR and CBT, I help clients develop emotional regulation tools so they can feel more grounded, confident and in control of their lives. My experiences across diverse settings and with individuals from many different walks of life allows me to meet you where you are, without judgment.
I am available for virtual therapy sessions, and I would be happy to schedule a 15-minute consultation to go over what you can expect from our first few sessions, as well as my approach to therapy.
I can help with:
Trauma and PTSD
Dissociative Disorders (DID)
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Anxiety
Depression
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Self Esteem
Stress
Substance Use
Suicidal Ideation
Women's Issues
License
License(s)
Professional associations
Education
Canisius College
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$ - $125Accepted payment methods
- Credit Card
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- United Healthcare
- Aetna
- Medicare
- Cigna
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Optum
Specialties and clinical interests
- Anxiety
- Betrayal Trauma
- Career
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse/Violence
- Fertility, Pregnancy & Postpartum
- Mental Health Professionals
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Personality Disorders
- Phobias & Fears
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress/Stress Management
- Substance Use Disorders
- Suicidality
- Trauma & PTSD
- Violence
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Licensed to see clients in
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
- Parents & Caregivers
Languages
- English
Website and social media