Kathleen Shanahan is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who is passionate about helping people navigate problems and struggles with life circumstances. She enjoys walking alongside people healing from hurt offering compassionate care that can produce connection and joy in relationships. As a therapist she works with individuals of all ages and stages as well as families who have experienced trauma, loss, and grief recovery giving attention to the needs for connection, belonging, and community.
In college, Kathleen studied human services with an emphasis in counseling and child development and then went on to earn her Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Hope International University. Beyond graduate school, Kathleen has developed skills in evidence-based models that allow her to provide high quality care that is demonstrated to be effective. A brilliant and creative professional who upholds high ethical standards, she enjoys helping people find practical solutions to problems. Kathleen offers opportunities for healing and redemption of past hurts and for the discovery of joy in relationships. Kathleen has many interests and enjoys family and community. Her personal experience, education, and big heart for people are just a few of the things that make her special and a great member of our team. You will love working with Kathleen! Give her a call today!
Training
Kathleen specializes and is trained in the following treatment approaches:
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
Theraplay®
Family Systems Trauma
Grief Recovery Method
Education
2015, MA, Marriage and Family Therapy; Hope International University; Fullerton CA
2012, BS, Human Development with emphasis on Counseling; Hope International University; Fullerton CA
2004-2005, 15 Units, Child Development; Long Beach City College; Long Beach, CA
1999, AA, Human Services; Cypress College, Cypress, CA
Professional Memberships
Clinical Member, California Association of Marriage and Family Therapist -CAMFT
EMDR International Association, Associate Member
Delta Kappa,The International Marriage and Family Therapy Honor Society
