Shannon Westphal

My clients describe me as:

The most frequent feedback I hear from clients is that I show that I genuinely care and I take the time to understand, listen, and empower them.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach is rooted in a bottom-up perspective, striving to understand what makes each individual unique in their strengths and challenges. My passion is energized by empowering individuals to find healing and enhance their lives.

Together, we will:

Empowering you to discover and resolve the roots of the problems to instill hope, strength, and liberation. I work collaboratively with you to find healing and enhance your life into what you wish it would be.

I specialize in working with people who:

I specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) treatment. This treatment is found to be helpful in treating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, dissociation, perfectionism, low self-worth, bipolar disorder, and much more.

I became a therapist because:

I myself have been through a unique healing journey and I believe it to be unmeasurably fulfilling to witness the growth and healing in others.

Something that stands out about where I offer therapy is:

I offer in-person and online services throughout Wisconsin. My physical practice serves individuals in rural areas where treatment is less accessible.

More about me and my practice:

My approach empowers individuals to find understanding and healing to transform their difficult journeys into stepping stones for their future. I value the self-determination all humans possess and enjoy walking alongside their healing journeys.