Shannon Hansen, LMFT

I am a Gestalt Equine Psychotherapist for adult individuals and couples. I partner with animals and other nature-beings to support clients in gaining resources to face life's challenges.

I’m Shannon Hansen LMFT, and I feel truly honored being able to live in the BEAUTIFUL state of Colorado and practice equine assisted therapy and nature-based therapy, incorporating the healing power of horses, donkeys, dogs, chickens and the natural world. These therapeutic methods are designed to help you strengthen your connection with yourself and others, while equipping you with the tools and confidence to face life’s challenges. I’m committed to being a supportive partner on your journey toward healing, growth, and meaningful change.

A little bit about my background, I grew up in Phoenix, AZ and went to Rocky Mountain College in Billings, MT studying Equine Assisted Therapy and Psychology before realizing it was way too cold for me up there. I transferred down to Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX where I finished my bachelors degree with concentrations in Human Development and Family Studies, Addictive Disorders and Recovery Studies, and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. I stayed at TTU to complete my masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, graduating in 2018. In 2019, I finally moved to Colorado, which has been a dream of mine since I was young.

I’m passionate about helping people heal, grow, and thrive, particularly those struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, or processing emotions from major life events or medical diagnoses. I understand that these challenges can make you feel disconnected from yourself and the world around you, and I’m here to help you reconnect through unique approaches like animal-assisted and nature-based therapy.