Shannan Blum, LMFT, is a dedicated marriage and family therapist, a Certified Anxiety Treatment Professional for Adolescents, and a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist. She specializes in empowering both teens and adults to overcome self-doubt, despair, and the fear of judgment. Through her compassionate approach, Shannan guides clients in clarifying their values and self-worth while equipping them with essential skills to enhance their connections with others. Her expertise shines when working with teens, families, and young adults grappling with chronic anxiety and depression, who are eager to reclaim joy and hope for their future. For those feeling overwhelmed by loneliness, insecurity, and worry, Shannan provides the support needed to develop tools and techniques for building hope, resilience, and connections. With a passion for helping individuals understand their motivations, she cultivates an environment where clients can trust themselves more deeply. Shannan's personal journey through trauma and dysfunction informs her belief in the paramount importance of internal safety and self-regulation, which are crucial to thriving. Furthermore, she possesses a unique ability and deep interest in assisting individuals emerging from high-demand religious organizations or cults, guiding them through the profound, values-based work required for healing. Recognizing the time-intensive nature of healing from religious trauma, she stands ready to support clients through this challenging process, just as she does with any form of trauma recovery.