Shannon Lilja, MA, QMHP, CADC-I

Shannon Lilja, MA, QMHP, CADC-I
Profession(s): Counseling Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, Counseling
License Status:  Other (see below)
License Type:  Pre-licensed Professional

My Approach to Helping

Seeking a counselor is the first step, and a great beginning, on the journey toward regaining control over how you feel and how you interact with others. My expertise is in helping clients increase awareness and insight, develop skills, heal, and grow. Ultimately, achieving a renewed sense of energy, balance, and personal empowerment. Concerns of notable interest to me are related to relationships (romantic or friendship-based), communication, confidence or ego-strength issues (self esteem), life transitions, or family histories. My therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and straightforward. I work with individuals and couples for brief work as well as long-term, more in-depth, therapy. I thoroughly enjoy the process of learning about people - what makes you, you? I find blending conversations around what isn't working with those around strengths - often those that have been ignored, clouded or lost over time - is a great way to become reacquainted with yourself. Learning about yourself, and about what makes you tick, can be a helpful exercise. It often leads to a different perspective, which can profoundly affect the way you communicate and attach to others (partners, friends, children, etc), your ability to empathize, your sense of empowerment, and confidence. I believe the clarity you seek is possible. Whether you need a few appointments for a specific issue, or longer, more in-depth processing, I am here for you. I consider it a privilege to be your therapist, and to work with you toward the goals you have in mind. If you are new to therapy and feel apprehensive, your comfort is my main concern. I believe the therapeutic relationship is key to good results and growth. Therefore, I offer a free 30-minute visit to answer questions you may have of me and of the counseling process.

More Info About My Practice

Depression, anxiety, communication struggles, relationship challenges, co-parenting, life-demands, separation/divorce, life transition issues, grief and loss, self-esteem or confidence, emotional issues related to finance and money management, chemical dependency issues.
 

Services I Provide

  • Individual Therapy & Counseling
  • Marriage, Couples, or Relationship Counseling
  • Coaching
 

Ages I Work With

  • Teens
  • Adults
  • Elders
 

Languages I Speak

  • English
 
 

Therapy Approaches I Use

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy /REBT
  • Emotion Focused Couples Therapy
  • Family Attachment Narrative Therapy
  • Gottman Method
  • Internal Family Systems Therapy
  • Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
  • Positive Psychology
 
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Locations & Maps
Office 1: 
14523 Westlake Drive
Lake Oswego, OR 97035 United States
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Office 2: 
957 Steamboat Slough Road
Skamokawa, WA 98647 United States
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Concerns & Issues I Help With

  • Abandonment and/or Fear of
  • Addictions (Drug & Alcohol)
  • Addictions (Other)
  • Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Blended Family Issues
  • Communication Problems
  • Control Issues
  • Creative Blocks
  • Depression
  • Divorce / Divorce Adjustment
  • Eating & Food Issues
  • Emptiness
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Emotional Overwhelm
  • Family Problems
  • Family of Origin Issues
  • Forgiveness
  • Grief & Loss
  • Habits
  • Inadequacy
  • Infidelity / Affair Recovery
  • Irritability
  • Isolation (Emotional & Social)
  • Life Purpose/Meaning/Inner-Guidance
  • Men's Issues
  • Midlife Transition
  • Mood Disturbance
  • Mood Swings
  • Multicultural Concerns
  • Parenting
  • Post Partum Depression
  • Prejudice / Discrimination
  • Relationships & Marriage
  • Self-Care
  • Self-Confidence
  • Self-Criticism
  • Self-Doubt
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm (Cutting, etc.)
  • Self-Love
  • Sensitivity to Criticism
  • Shame
  • Social Phobia/Anxiety
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Trauma
  • Trust Issues
  • Values Clarification
  • Women's Issues
  • Workplace Issues
  • Worry
  • Worthlessness