Shannon White

I am seeking to join a team where I can contribute my skills and expertise of providing high-quality mental health services to individuals and families in need. A place where I can continue to thrive, grow, and learn both independently and as a team. I welcome the opportunity to discuss how my background, skills, and passion for mental health can support the goals of your company.

Throughout the 8 years of experience as a mental health therapist, I have cultivated a strong foundation in various evidence based therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness-based approaches. The commitment to ongoing professional development has equipped me with the skills and knowledge needed to adapt and tailor my approach to meet the unique needs of each client.

Skilled in selecting and utilizing appropriate treatment modalities and interventions to meet needs of individuals. Empathic and passionate about helping people manage mental health and improve their quality of life. I believe that fostering a genuine and supportive therapeutic relationship is paramount to creating a safe space for clients to explore their thoughts and emotions. I am dedicated to creating an environment that promotes trust, open communication, and collaboration, allowing clients to embark on their journey towards healing and self-discovery. My passion is helping individuals overcome their challenges, to improve their mental health, and to achieve their goals.

My experience of working with mental health has afforded me the opportunity to develop therapeutic skills, patience, empathy and to expand on personal attributes vital to the therapeutic process. I consider myself to have a strong work ethic, I am self-motivated, I have great rapport building, excellent communication skills, precise attention to detail, and admirable organizational abilities.
I welcome the opportunity to discuss how my background, skills, and passion for mental health can support the goals of your company. If you have any questions or require any additional information please feel free to contact me at anytime at 269 308-2077 or by email at shannonmwhite14@outlook.com.

• LLPC - Limited-Licensed Professional Counselor
• CAADC-Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor
• Graduate Certificate in Specialization in Systemic Couple and Family Therapy

This intense certificate allows for master level therapist to develop skills beyond the MFT course level through the master’s degree program by allowing me to dig deeper into the knowledge of family therapy.  4 credit hr courses included in this certificate: 

• Working with Families Across the Lifespan
• Systemic Family Therapy Theory and Practice
• Foundations of Couple and Family Therapy
• Professional Ethics in Marriage and Family Therapy
• Couple and Marital Therapy