Dr. Shannon Francom, LMFT-S
Hello and Welcome!
Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE, experiences some sort of hardship, trauma, or conflict at one time or another in their life. Sometimes we seem to handle these distressing situations and problems with our relationships with ease, and sometimes we seem a little lost, misunderstood, or like we can't quite keep our head above water. I can help! I am a licensed psychotherapist (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist [LMFT]) with over 14 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families, with a variety of presenting concerns, such as: depression and anxiety, trauma, marital/relationship problems, family issues, parenting/co-parenting, addiction, eating disorders, grief and loss, existential and faith-crisis/transition issues, and many more. The good news is that change, healing, and recovery is possible!
I am also a TX board-approved supervisor and provide supervision to both on-site and off-site supervisees (interns and associate therapists).
I am also a TX board-approved supervisor and provide supervision to both on-site and off-site supervisees (interns and associate therapists).
Approach to Treatment
I use an evidenced-based approach to treatment, meaning that the tools and techniques I use with my clients are based on the most recent research evidence. I approach our therapeutic relationship with understanding, compassion, "realness," and validation. I enjoy incorporating humor into my sessions, meeting clients where they're at in their journey, and pushing them when they are ready to move forward.
I have extensive experience working in residential/in-patient and out-patient treatment centers, as well as private practice. I work with people of all ages, including children, teenagers, and adults, and I treat a wide variety of presenting problems and issues.
I have extensive experience working in residential/in-patient and out-patient treatment centers, as well as private practice. I work with people of all ages, including children, teenagers, and adults, and I treat a wide variety of presenting problems and issues.
Education
Shannon graduated with her Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science from Brigham Young University. She then attended graduate school at Arizona State University and received her Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Shannon also completed her doctorate degree through Northcentral University, and received her Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Personal Interests
Shannon is from Phoenix, AZ, and relocated to TX with her family in 2014. She has been married for 12 years, and has three beautiful children. Shannon enjoys trail running, reading, baking, woodturning, listening to music, karaoke, warm weather, teaching, and spending time with her family and friends.