
Shannon Atherton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified by Psychology Today
Springfield, MO 65804
Let's Connect (417) 551-6886

I believe counseling is a partnership in which we work together in developing and implementing a plan to reach the clients treatment goals. Each client is unique and different, and I adjust according to the clients needs. I work well with clients who are ready to do the work to heal and grow. The client and I are active throughout the counseling process. I have found that this process is a journey towards healing and thriving in all areas of life.

I specialize in preteens/teens, self-esteem, identity issues, self-harm, social anxiety, confidence building, rebuilding/healing relationships, divorce, survivors of abuse, codependency, gifted/highly intelligent children, substance abuse, depression, and couples counseling. I use CBT and Narrative Therapy to explore and correct underlying issues.
I find that authenticity and empathy are the two most important things for a counselor to possess. My goal is to provide a safe place for clients to grow and heal, and am always looking for ways to improve my ability to provide that. I have had my own personal struggles that I have overcame, and this is a factor that helps me truly understand the client.
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Shannon Atherton
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $130
- Couple Sessions $130
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Cigna and Evernorth
- GEHA
- Optum
- UMR
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (417) 551-6886

Shannon Atherton
Licensed Professional Counselor,
MS,
LPC,
NCC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Missouri / 2018022829
- In Practice for 5 Years
- License: Committee for Professional Counselors 2018022829 / 2020
- Attended Missouri State University, Graduated 2017
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Child
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Career Counseling
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Sports Performance
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10)
,
Preteen
,
Teen
,
Adults
,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
,
Couples
,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied
,
Body Positivity
,
Gay Allied
,
Lesbian Allied
,
Transgender Allied
Age
Children (6 to 10)
,
Preteen
,
Teen
,
Adults
,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
,
Couples
,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied
,
Body Positivity
,
Gay Allied
,
Lesbian Allied
,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Gottman Method
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Primary Location
Rise and Thrive Mental Health Services
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 551-6886Email me
Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
Call for a free consultation now - (417) 551-6886

Shannon Atherton
Licensed Professional Counselor,
MS,
LPC,
NCC
Last Modified: 17 Oct 2023