Shannon Forbes, MA, LPC Associate

Online & In-Person

Individual & Couples Therapist

Houston, Texas

License 92273

https://provider.kiwihealth.com/TX/Houston/Shannon-Forbes

About Shannon

Are you grappling with the challenging repercussions of trauma, life transitions, or challenging diagnoses, whether they pertain to your mental or physical well-being? As a therapist, I specialize in supporting both individuals and couples facing these difficult periods, transforming pain into possibility. My role is to guide clients through the counseling journey, alleviating feelings of grief, anxiety, and confusion.

Office Location

802 West Alabama Street

Houston, Texas 77006

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Costs and Insurance

$150 - 160 per session

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Why did you become a therapist, and what motivates you to continue?

In the spring of 2020 as Covid befell, during the same months I was sunsetting my first vocation spent twenty years as an English professor and university administrator, I came upon a quote, “The longer I live, the more beautiful life becomes.” – Frank Lloyd Wright As the world changed, this quote became my North Star, my goal, my faith and trust that with the help of others, it is possible for a person to build a life that one step at a time, becomes one’s own individual love story. As I navigated an extremely difficult, massive, complex five-year career transition, I began volunteering at MD Anderson working with patients-bedside on the leukemia floor and with post-surgical head and neck cancer patients. Our narratives profoundly impact our experiences and health outcomes, a truth I've gleaned from my firsthand experience volunteering in cancer wards, which ultimately fueled my passion for counseling.

For people that are hesitant to try therapy, what do you wish you could tell them?

I firmly believe that, with the right guidance, collaboration, and compassion, you can find solace and construct the life and relationships you desire. Together, we'll establish goals to propel you forward swiftly, while equipping you with enduring skills to navigate life's challenges.

How do you work with clients with grief?

At the heart of my counseling philosophy is the concept of Relational Cultural Theory, the idea that “relational resilience involves movement toward mutually empowering, growth-fostering connections in the face of adverse conditions and traumatic experiences.” (Duffey, T., & Somody, C., 2011). In other words, as a clinical mental health counselor, I believe it is my honor to walk alongside you on your journey in a spirit of deep respect as you create your story. Amidst the twists, the unpredictability, the pain, the anxiety, the trauma, the hopelessness, the grief, and the loss, you and I can together find the miracles, the goodness, the opportunities, the new relationships, and the hope. As it all converges, the infinite good and bad, we can make it work. Sometimes, in the best moments, we can make it better than it would have been, had it not all happened. Sometimes, we even can arrive at an unfathomable place of thanksgiving for it all. Always, I promise you, hand in hand, you and I can find the beauty, even when the pain feels unendurable. And on the easier days, I am here to share in your relief, in your joy.