Shannon Devaney, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor

I am a partner at Leek Therapy. My focus is primarily on adult populations and I have experience with anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, posttraumatic stress (PTSD), and bipolar as well as stressors such as major life transitions, grief/loss, relationships, and family dynamics. My work has included de-escalation strategies to help manage anger and emotional control. As an LADC in addition to being an LMHC, I'm comfortable working with clients in early recovery and detox to help manage the challenges that come with sobriety. I'm prepared to help both those who just need a little guidance and support and those struggling with much more serious problems. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychological Science from Fitchburg State University, a Master's Degree in Psychological Counseling from Northeastern University, an MBA, and specialty certifications. So, lots of letters after my name. But I'm also kind, open, caring, and funny, all that education supports my wish to help people on a personal level. My approach is client-centered with an emphasis on motivational interviewing and talk therapy. My goal is to build trust and rapport so that clients can have open, honest conversations about their thoughts, feelings, and struggles and I work to provide a framework for clients to make positive changes in their lives.

I am a partner at Leek Therapy, We provide therapeutic support for adults, adolescents, and children who struggle with depression, anxiety, identity development, relationship family school issues, life-stage transitions, career stressors, substance use and addiction, grief and loss, and stressors related to trauma. We believe in identifying and utilizing strengths to help achieve goals and improve emotional health.

I love being a therapist because it is an honor to be allowed to process with you the experiences that have made you who you are. In order for therapy to be successful one must be vulnerable and at times brutally honest with themselves and when in therapy, with their therapist. Being someone who is granted access to that side of others and is considered a member of their support system is something that I cherish with each and every one of my clients.