Shannon Kennedy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Let's Connect (805) 954-9175
Currently unable to accept new clients
9 E Mission Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101
I work with clients on tools and strategies to help with symptom reduction while we uncover what you need for a deeper level of healing. In a safe, non-judgmental space I can help you identify the thoughts, narratives and distorted core beliefs that cause you suffering, keep you repeating the same patterns and block you from a higher quality of life. With gentleness and compassion we can explore the places you may get triggered and the old wounds that continue to cause fear and pain.
Together we can look at what may be keeping you from a more peaceful life and a more loving connection to yourself and others. "The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change." (Carl Rogers)
I am trained in Internal Family Systems Model (IFS) and EMDR, both are evidence-based practices showing significant impacts in treating anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, substance abuse and other mental health challenges. I am happy to answer questions about IFS, how I work and therapy in general.
Call or Email Shannon Kennedy now for a free 15 minute consultation - (805) 954-9175
Let's Connect (805) 954-9175
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $225
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Paypal, Venmo, ZelleInsurance
- Out of Network
Shannon Kennedy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (805) 954-9175
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 84822 Shannon Kennedy
- In Practice for 16 years
- Attended Antioch University, Graduated 2011
- Certificate from Center for Self Leadership Internal Family Systems L1 & L2 / 2018
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Shannon Kennedy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (805) 954-9175
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
- Substance Use
Expertise
- Addiction
- Adult Children of Alcoholics
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Bisexual
- Cancer
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Drug Abuse
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- Polyamory & ENM
- Self Esteem
- Supervision
- Transgender
- Women's Issues
Shannon Kennedy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (805) 954-9175
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
Shannon Kennedy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (805) 954-9175