Shannon Swaney, LMHC
Shannon Swaney is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with extensive experience in the mental health field since 2001 and in clinical practice since 2008. Her career includes over 12 years in the child welfare system and five years providing therapeutic services in school settings. She has also facilitated an Intensive Outpatient Therapy Program for children and adolescents.
Shannon specializes in addressing emotional and behavioral challenges in children, adolescents, and adults. Her areas of expertise include depression, social anxiety, self-esteem, attention difficulties, academic struggles, behavioral concerns, trauma, substance use, eating disorders, self-harm, and safety/risk assessments. She works collaboratively with families and parents to provide support, education, and guidance, and also offers therapy for adults, young adults and families facing a wide range of emotional and social challenges.
Preferred Pronoun: She/Her
Languages Spoken: English
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
States Licensed: Indiana
Locations Served
Merrillville, Telehealth
Specialties
Depression, Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Self-Esteem, ADHD/Attention Difficulties, Trauma, Behavioral Concerns, Eating Disorders, Substance Use, Self-Harm, Adjustment Difficulties, Parenting/Family Support
Degrees, Certifications, & Trainings
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) – Indiana
Shannon provides therapy for children, teens, adults, couples, and families facing emotional, behavioral, and social challenges.
Shannon Swaney is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has worked in the mental health field since 2001 and in clinical practice since 2008. With a professional background spanning child welfare, school-based services, and intensive outpatient therapy, Shannon brings deep expertise in treating children and adolescents. She provides therapy for depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, attention and academic difficulties, behavioral concerns, trauma, eating disorders, substance use, and self-harm.
Shannon also works closely with parents and families, integrating education and collaboration into the treatment process. In addition to her child and adolescent work, she treats adults experiencing emotional, behavioral, social, and occupational challenges and provides couples and family counseling. Shannon’s compassionate, collaborative approach allows her to support clients of all ages in achieving improved well-being and resilience.