Shanna (she/her/hers) is a second-year graduate student at the University of Akron pursuing a Master of Social Work degree. She holds a BA in Family Development from the University of Akron and an MA in Conflict Resolution from the University of Denver. Shanna brings more than 20 years of experience in public service and nonprofit organizations, working with children, families, and adults across a variety of settings.
As a clinical intern at Blue Channel Therapy, Shanna is excited to build her experience working with youth and young adults, with a particular interest in trauma-informed mental health care. She hopes to provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel comfortable being themselves, sharing their experiences, and feeling heard and supported. As part of her clinical training, Shanna is pursuing EMDR training to further develop her trauma treatment skills.
Shanna conducts sessions in English.
Get Started Here Please note Vanessa only conducts screening in Spanish. (Eilge a Vanessa Nicholls par a una evaluación en español.)