Shannon Desiree Monteiro, a resident in counseling with a Master's degree and certification as a Licensed Mental Health Provider-Emerging, brings over 17 years of professional experience in the behavioral health field. Throughout her career, she has guided numerous individuals toward gaining valuable insights into their lives, reactions, and decision-making processes that often make relationships challenging. Shannon’s therapeutic approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which empowers clients to enhance their lives by understanding the interplay between their thoughts, reactions, and behaviors. With a focus on client strength and diversity, her CBT methodology fosters meaningful change. Shannon’s extensive knowledge, skills, and personal experiences create a welcoming and accepting atmosphere that leads to positive outcomes. She specializes in addressing a wide array of life events, including grief and loss, domestic violence and abuse, life transitions and growth, anxiety and panic disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, and social disorders. With a solid foundation in mental health assessment and diagnosis, she is dedicated to assisting individuals seeking clarity and support. With nearly two decades of commitment to behavioral health, Shannon is equipped to provide immediate interventions, guidance to stabilize symptoms, and to co-develop tailored recovery plans.