Shannon Denny

Shannon Denny is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 35 years of clinical experience in California. She supports people through major life transitions and the stress that can come with them. Her work often centers on anxiety, addiction, grief, and issues that erode self-esteem.

Shannon focuses on helping people rebuild a kinder relationship with themselves. She helps clients improve communication and work through guilt, shame, and forgiveness. She also offers support to those facing divorce and separation, guiding them through practical and emotional decisions.

Her style is compassionate and straightforward. Sessions aim to identify what feels stuck and try small, practical steps that bring relief. Shannon pays attention to each person’s values and beliefs as part of the work.

For people who want faith to be part of healing, she integrates Christian perspectives when requested. That integration is presented in ways that respect each person’s experience and goals.

Over three decades in practice have brought a range of real-world experience with family conflict and addictive behavior. Shannon draws on that background to offer steady support, clear feedback, and practical strategies to help people move toward greater balance and self-compassion.

Evidence-based approaches and online therapy that fit your life

Shannon describes her work as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on real-life change. One common approach she uses helps people identify unhelpful patterns in thinking and behavior, then practice small, manageable changes to reduce anxiety and stress. Another strand of her work centers on improving communication - learning how to express needs clearly and listen without escalating conflict, which can be useful during separation or family transitions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Shannon will work with each person to match techniques to their goals, values, and day-to-day needs. Together they set priorities and try methods that feel practical and respectful of each person’s beliefs.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people include faith perspectives in therapy without changing their routine. Ask about available formats when you complete the questionnaire so sessions can be scheduled to suit your needs.