Shannon Baranowski MS, LMHC

I have been working as a mental health therapist for more than 10 years. Throughout my career, I've had the opportunity to work with people from many different backgrounds and walks of life across residential, inpatient, and outpatient settings. These experiences have shaped my ability to meet people where they are, understand concerns within the bigger context of their lives, and tailor therapy to the individual rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach. I draw from evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, IFS, and EMDR, and I am an EMDR Certified Therapist. I enjoy working with older teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, relationship or parenting stress, life transitions, and other challenges that can leave you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of what comes next. Sometimes life looks fine from the outside while things feel very different on the inside. Other times, you know something needs to change but aren't quite sure where to begin. Therapy offers a place to slow down, sort through what's going on, and better understand yourself along the way. I believe the relationship you have with your therapist matters. My goal is for therapy to feel comfortable and genuine while also being thoughtful and purposeful. You don't need to have the right words or know exactly what you want to work on before getting started. We'll begin wherever you are. I'll listen, ask questions, offer perspective, and help you build on your strengths while developing practical tools to navigate what's ahead. Most importantly, I want you to feel like you can show up as yourself, without pressure to have everything figured out. Outside of therapy, I'm usually listening to music, laughing along to a comedy podcast, running or exercising, or spending time in the backyard with my husband, our three full-of-life children, and our laid-back dog, Nash. Credentials: Bachelor of Arts in Communicative Disorders, University of Wisconsin–Madison Master of Science in Rehabilitation Psychology, University of Wisconsin–Madison Licensed Mental Health Counselor, State of Iowa EMDR Certified Therapist