Hi, I’m Shannon.

About my work

No matter what kind of services you’re seeking, my goal is to create a space of exploration and curiosity. In his book The Soul’s Code, James Hillman posits the idea that like an acorn is born with everything it will ever need to become an oak tree, we, too, are both with everything we need to live a fulfilling life. So often, however, we’re taken off track from our inner knowing. As a therapist and astrologer, I aim to provide the space for you to return to this inner knowing.

A large part of my practice is in identifying themes and patterns in your life, both through the therapy process and through the wisdom of the birth chart. Understanding patterns is the first step to uprooting them and making more conscious, liberated decisions going forward.

In my practice and my life, I am fully and wholeheartedly dedicated to liberation — whether from systems of oppression or from inherited patterns that no longer serve us. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming, an advocate for racial justice, and neurodiversity affirming. I am committed to decolonial practice that acknowledges and corrects the harms done by the institutions and systems I work through today.

My journey here

I am a white, queer, cisgender woman, raised in the suburbs of Detroit and currently living in Denver, Colorado. Spiritually, I am drawn to mysticism traditions, particularly Christian mysticism, yoga philosophy, and classical tantra.

I am currently a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC) in the state of Colorado, having graduated from the University of Denver with a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, Clinical Mental Health Counseling Concentration. After obtaining my Master’s, I enrolled in the Doctoral program in Counseling Psychology at the University of Denver, where I am currently studying in addition to my clinical work. Through my doctoral work, I have aspirations of teaching, supervising, and doing research on embodiment, chronic illness, and spirituality.

As an astrologer, I am trained in ancient Hellenistic astrology through the Nightlight Astrology School, taught by Adam Elenbaas. I have completed and am certified in both Year 1 and Year 2 of his courses, engaging in yearlong study for each and completing a final test to obtain certification. My astrology study is rooted in ancient text and astrological foundations. Aside from my formal studies, I have been strongly influenced by the work of Chris Brennan, Austin Coppock, Renn Butler, and Kira Ryberg.

Prior to becoming a therapist and an astrologer, I worked as a management consultant at Deloitte and Accenture, where I supported corporate and governmental organizations transitioning through change.

In addition to my studies in Psychology and Astrology, I have completed yoga teacher training through Bhakti Yoga DC and am currently taking an herbalism course through Skyhouse Herbs with Ashley Elenbaas.