Dr. Shannon Daneshrad is a distinguished Licensed Psychologist with dual licenses in California (PSY 34382) and Virginia (0810008355), offering an array of specialized services in individual, couple, and family psychotherapy. Her impressive academic background includes a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Applied Clinical Psychology from The Chicago
As the director of Guide Therapy Services, my mission is to tailor an individualized environment where you can cultivate well-being, re-align with your intuition, and use a healthy self-understanding to further your advancement of effectively moving towards your needs and goals. In practice, I incorporate current evidenced-based research on the con
Navigating relationships, whether they are fresh or longstanding, can be riddled with pain, resentment, and miscommunication. This often results in a pervasive sense of exhaustion, with the weight of responsibility making us question whether the fulfilling relationships we desire are within reach. Confronted by a series of challenges, it can feel l
Our greatest difficulties can be life's greatest gifts (in disguise) if we can learn how to translate their messages. Every problem we encounter has the potential to bring us to a place of greater self-understanding and presents us with opportunities to overcome our own limitations. In therapy, starting from where you are "stuck," we
My approach begins with a real conversation that builds on itself to create rapport and trust with the individual or couple so that we can feel comfortable while talking about difficult and challenging personal matters. I am curious to find out what specifically the person or couple came to therapy for? What are they curious about, wanting to exp
Are you overwhelmed? Does it feel like something is holding you back from achieving your goals? Are you struggling with persistent negative thoughts or self-doubt? Together we can work to help equip you with the necessary tools for you to face and overcome your challenges. Whether you\'re struggling with trauma and PTSD, intimacy issues, overc
Each person requires us therapists to learn a new language, to paraphase Carl Jung. I am not a cookie-cutter, one size fits all therapist. I respect the intelligence and sensitivity of each client, and am told over and over again that my clients feel safe with me. I work collaboratively and creatively to help my clients find relief and solution.
\"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?\" - Mary Oliver
I work with my clients to resolve whatever is getting in their way. My approach is generally mindfulness based, informed by attachment and family histories. It focuses on widening and deepening resilience and core strengths that are already there
People who have worked with me say, "You're called a shrink, but our work together makes me feel expanded, clearer and empowered. I am now able to think differently about myself, my life and my relationships and, as a result, I can see my part in what's happened in my past and I have the chance to transform how I act and live in the fut
We are all navigating the ups and downs of life the best that we can, where at times it may feel effortless and other times a bit more difficult. Life challenges such as transition, unhealthy relationship dynamics, unhealed trauma, divorce and loss, can cause us to lose touch with our inner voice and leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves.
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