Meet Shannon Harris (she/her/hers)
Holistic, trauma-informed care for meaningful change
Approaches:
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Invitation to Change
- Meditation
- Mindfulness
- Motivational interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Somatic techniques
- Strengths-based
- Trauma-informed
- Yoga
Specialities:
- Trauma
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Depression
- Dual-diagnosis
- Family
- LGBTQIA+
- Mindfulness
- Perfectionism
- Self-esteem
- Stress
- Substance Use
Let us find the right therapist for you
We’ll take the guesswork out of finding your therapist.
In your free Intentional Matching Interview, we’ll take the time to understand your goals and pair you with the therapist who’s right for you.
BIO
If you’re looking for a therapist who brings warmth, collaboration, and a holistic perspective to the healing process, Shannon Harris offers a supportive space where you can feel understood, grounded, and empowered to move toward meaningful change.
You can expect a therapeutic relationship rooted in curiosity, respect, and genuine connection. Trained in trauma-informed techniques, Shannon creates a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can explore difficult experiences and heal from them without re-living them. Alongside Shannon, you can gain practical tools for navigating life with greater clarity, resilience, and self-trust.
Shannon works with teens, adults, and families navigating anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma, autism spectrum concerns, substance use, and relationship challenges impacting daily life and personal goals. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed techniques, mindfulness, and family-centered approaches, she tailors therapy to each client’s unique needs and experiences.
As a registered yoga teacher, Shannon also values the connection between mind and body in the healing process. Through integrating mindfulness, nervous system awareness, and somatic practices into her work she supports your goals for embodied healing.
“Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.”
– Rumi
PROFESSIONAL & CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Shannon brings more than 15 years of experience within behavioral health settings, offering a thoughtful understanding of the many ways people seek healing, connection, and support. Her work with teens, adults, and families includes supporting clients navigating trauma, substance use, relational challenges, and complex mental health concerns through a compassionate, trauma-informed approach to care.
She has received advanced training in trauma-informed care, family systems work, and the Invitation to Change (ITC) Approach. Shannon is also a neurodivergent-affirming and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist.
EDUCATION
Shannon earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, her Master of Business Administration from the University of Memphis, and her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Central Florida. She is also a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) through Yoga Alliance with additional training in meditation and breathwork.
For the first visit, we will ask you to fill out the following forms.
Waiver of Liability & Informed Consent
Each of our Clinical Associates is a licensed practitioner. As required by licensure, treatment under a licensed practitioner is confidential. It also outlines the collaborative nature of the therapeutic relationship and co-responsibility for treatment outcomes.
Telemental Health Informed Consent to Treatment
Outlines components, limitations, risks, and benefits of telehealth treatment. Including what to do in the event of an emergency.
Financial Agreement
This form outlines The Viva Center’s financial policies, rates, and out-of-network status.
Client Questionnaire
This form serves 2 purposes: It helps to capture the baseline experience when beginning treatment, allowing for an opportunity to take stock of current status. It also helps the clinician gather important background information without taking extra time in the first session. The first page of this form is required, and the others are supplemental. It is fine to exercise the decision to leave out any areas of the form. Please keep in mind any areas elected not to be disclosed at this time may be relevant to treatment outcomes.
Notice of Privacy Practices
Describes our commitment to keeping your protected health information secure. Details how it can and cannot be used or disclosed.
Exceptions to Confidentiality
This form explains limitations to the confidentiality required by licensure.
In Person COVID-19 Policy and Consent Form
The wellbeing of our clients and clinicians is our top priority. This document contains important information about the decision to resume in-person services in light of the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis.