Shannon West, MS LMFT

I’ve been practicing therapy for many years, and I carry deep respect for the women I’ve had the honor to meet along the way. 

The poet Mary Oliver once asked, “What will you do with your one wild and precious life?” For me, the answer is this: to create space—for reflection, for healing, for meaning—in a world that often moves too fast.

This space together seems especially sacred in an era ripe with technology where we're often hungry for authentic human connection.

It’s a profound privilege to be with people in seasons where this longing is felt the most, usually  during pivot seasons of challenge or change. I’m especially drawn to these in-between moments—the thresholds, transitions, and turning points that shape us. 

When I’m not creating conversations or reading poetry, I’m likely sipping coffee, cooking something cozy, or catching the sunset on an evening walk. I find joy in strength training, time with loved ones, and dreaming of future travels—especially to Italy. Nature grounds me. Books inspire me. Chocolate helps, too.

This quieter side of life—the unscheduled, soulful, and playful—is what keeps me rooted and reminds me how to listen deeply. It’s where I find the balance to show up fully, both as a therapist and as a human being.