ABOUT ME

Monica Shannon is a licensed professional counselor and counselor supervisor (LPC-S) as well as a board certified telemental health specialist (BC-TMH). As the founder of Access Therapy Services, LLC, she is passionate about making quality mental and behavioral health services more accessible to those experiencing barriers to receiving therapeutic services in an office setting.

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Monica completed her undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Since completing her educational training, she has gained several years of valuable experience working to help others overcome substance abuse, sexual abuse, career limitations, unfavorable family dynamics, marriage and relationship issues, and limitations related to mental and physical disabilities. By integrating cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, and solution-focused interventions, Monica assists clients working toward their treatment goals in a safe, supportive environment.

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Her specialties include helping individuals with establishing balance and boundaries as well as working with couples.  As a trained PREPARE/ENRICH facilitator, she can offer assessments and tools from the premarital and relationship enrichment program that may be beneficial for your relationship. She also enjoys working with developing therapists as an approved counseling supervisor by the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling (ABEC).

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On a more personal note, Monica is a wife and mother with two sons. In addition to spending time with her family, she enjoys reading, traveling, and watching true crime television.