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Shannon Sullivan sitting on stairs outdoors

Hi, I'm Shannon.
Champion of the Human Spirit.

I’ve navigated many waves in life—some calm, some rough—and I’ve had the extraordinary gift of a strong support system along the way. I’m deeply grateful to the family, friends, teachers, professors, ministers, counselors, and others who helped shape me into the person I am today. (That person is both solid and sometimes messy.)

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As a teenager, I had the opportunity to leave home early and attend the most unique high school at the North Carolina School of Science & Mathematics (Go Unicorns!).  Then, I had the very good fortune to obtain my Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Go Heels!).  And I completed my Master of Science in Professional Counseling from Georgia State University (Go Panthers!).  Adding to my love of education (and sports!), I am grateful to have completed my practical therapy training at the Georgia Institute of Technology (Go Jackets!) where I spent nearly twenty years working as an academic advisor, coach, and counselor.  At Tech, I also was certified to facilitate QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide-Prevention training.  Before my work in education and mental health care, I spent time in non-profit and corporate organizations. In every chapter, I’ve been shaped by people who supported, challenged, and inspired me—personally and professionally.

 

My goal as a therapist is to be that kind of support for others.  

 

I’m especially drawn to working with:

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  • HPPP’s—Highly Productive Professional People (a term my husband coined and should probably trademark!) who are achievement-oriented, focused, and driven, yet seeking more balance and meaning

  • Emerging adults navigating identity, pressure, and possibility

  • Clients working through anxiety, depression, burnout, perfectionism, or life transitions

  • Fellow women and helpers—mentoring, supervising, and empowering others in the field

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To nurture my spirit, I love to be with my teenage daughter and husband, travel (especially internationally), read fiction, watch college basketball, cuddle with our sweet Bichon Frise, craft, participate in a crossword league, hang out with my church family, conquer escape rooms, and eat yummy food. 

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My official credentials are held in the state of Georgia as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC 005067).  

 

I view myself most simply as a Champion of the Human Spirit.

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Please contact me to discuss whether we might be a good fit to work together.

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