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Buffalo, NY 14224
Life experiences - especially painful or traumatic ones - can leave lasting emotional impacts. If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, or disconnected, you're not alone. I specialize in working with adults who have a history of trauma, helping them understand and manage the effects of what they've been through. I am deeply passionate about this work because I've witnessed the meaningful, lasting changes that happen when people feel empowered in their healing. You deserve support, and you deserve to feel better.
Using evidenced-based approaches such as EMDR and CBT, I help clients develop emotional regulation tools so they can feel more grounded, confident and in control of their lives. My experiences across diverse settings and with individuals from many different walks of life allows me to meet you where you are, without judgment.
I provide a safe, supportive space where you can move at your own pace. In our first few sessions, we'll focus on getting to know each other and building trust. Healing doesn't happen by rushing - it happens when you feel secure and empowered.
Call or Shannon Franz Mental Health Counseling, PLLC now for a free 15 minute consultation - (716) 351-1975

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Buffalo, NY 14224

(716) 351-1975
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I'm accepting new clients for virtual therapy sessions. I have weekday and weekend afternoon and evening availability. Let's talk soon!
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Dissociative Disorders (DID) and Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) 
$125 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. - Anais Nin
Shannon Franz Mental Health Counseling, PLLC
Let's Connect (716) 351-1975
Photo of Shannon Colleen Franz - Shannon Franz Mental Health Counseling, PLLC, Counselor, LMHC-D

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Buffalo, NY 14224

(716) 351-1975
Website
I'm accepting new clients for virtual therapy sessions. I have weekday and weekend afternoon and evening availability. Let's talk soon!
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Dissociative Disorders (DID) and Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) 
$125 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. - Anais Nin
Shannon Franz Mental Health Counseling, PLLC

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $125

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Highmark BCBS of Western New York
  • Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • Optum
  • Oxford
  • Providence
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Shannon Franz Mental Health Counseling, PLLC
Counselor, LMHC-D
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (716) 351-1975
Photo of Shannon Colleen Franz - Shannon Franz Mental Health Counseling, PLLC, Counselor, LMHC-D
Shannon Franz Mental Health Counseling, PLLC
Counselor, LMHC-D
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (716) 351-1975

Qualifications

    Counselor: Shannon Colleen Franz

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 011754 Shannon Colleen Franz
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 1 year
  • Attended Canisius College, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2018
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with American Counseling Association 6464186 / 2026
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While I only just started my sole practice in 2026, I have been in the mental health/substance use field since 2018 after graduating with my Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Since then, I have made sure to continue my education through additional trainings and ongoing field experience.
Photo of Shannon Colleen Franz - Shannon Franz Mental Health Counseling, PLLC, Counselor, LMHC-D
Shannon Franz Mental Health Counseling, PLLC
Counselor, LMHC-D
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (716) 351-1975
"
While I only just started my sole practice in 2026, I have been in the mental health/substance use field since 2018 after graduating with my Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Since then, I have made sure to continue my education through additional trainings and ongoing field experience.
Photo of Shannon Colleen Franz - Shannon Franz Mental Health Counseling, PLLC, Counselor, LMHC-D
Shannon Franz Mental Health Counseling, PLLC
Counselor, LMHC-D
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (716) 351-1975

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Women's Issues
Photo of Shannon Colleen Franz - Shannon Franz Mental Health Counseling, PLLC, Counselor, LMHC-D
Shannon Franz Mental Health Counseling, PLLC
Counselor, LMHC-D
Do these issues align with your needs? or (716) 351-1975
Photo of Shannon Colleen Franz - Shannon Franz Mental Health Counseling, PLLC, Counselor, LMHC-D
Shannon Franz Mental Health Counseling, PLLC
Counselor, LMHC-D
Do these issues align with your needs? or (716) 351-1975

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • EMDR
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Trauma Focused
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I'm an EMDR-trained clinician, and this evidence-based trauma therapy gives our sessions a clear framework to follow. Using this alongside other traditional methods, I am able to help you address your past experiences and how they are still impacting you today. You will be given many different tools and techniques that are designed to help you feel more safe and regulated in your day to day life.
Photo of Shannon Colleen Franz - Shannon Franz Mental Health Counseling, PLLC, Counselor, LMHC-D
Shannon Franz Mental Health Counseling, PLLC
Counselor, LMHC-D
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (716) 351-1975
"
I'm an EMDR-trained clinician, and this evidence-based trauma therapy gives our sessions a clear framework to follow. Using this alongside other traditional methods, I am able to help you address your past experiences and how they are still impacting you today. You will be given many different tools and techniques that are designed to help you feel more safe and regulated in your day to day life.
Photo of Shannon Colleen Franz - Shannon Franz Mental Health Counseling, PLLC, Counselor, LMHC-D
Shannon Franz Mental Health Counseling, PLLC
Counselor, LMHC-D
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (716) 351-1975

Location

Primary Location

Buffalo, NY 14224

(716) 351-1975

Nearby Areas

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I'm accepting new clients for virtual therapy sessions. I have weekday and weekend afternoon and evening availability. Let's talk soon!
Photo of Shannon Colleen Franz - Shannon Franz Mental Health Counseling, PLLC, Counselor, LMHC-D
Shannon Franz Mental Health Counseling, PLLC
Counselor, LMHC-D
Call for a free consultation now - (716) 351-1975
"
I'm accepting new clients for virtual therapy sessions. I have weekday and weekend afternoon and evening availability. Let's talk soon!
Photo of Shannon Colleen Franz - Shannon Franz Mental Health Counseling, PLLC, Counselor, LMHC-D
Shannon Franz Mental Health Counseling, PLLC
Counselor, LMHC-D
Call for a free consultation now - (716) 351-1975