Shannon Marie O'Brien
Name: Shannon Marie O’Brien, LCSW, LICSW, CADC-I, PMH-C, Behavioral Health Provider
Locations: Hood River Clinic, The Dalles Clinic
Speaks: English
Education/Background: Shannon is a member of One Community Health’s clinical team whose job is to help people reach the best version of themselves. Her approach to her work at One Community Health is informed by her own life history as a person who has utilized mental health services and as a member of a first-generation immigrant family. Shannon teaches yoga, and mindfulness, and is a certified yoga therapist through the international association of yoga therapists. For many years, Shannon has worked with people who have experienced trauma; she completed her practicum at HAVEN, supporting survivors of domestic and sexual violence. She feels honored when people trust her enough to share their life stories and wisdom and is awed by human resilience. Whether you are working on changing behaviors, navigating life adjustments, or need help with mental health or substance use challenges, Shannon is available to listen and support you. She believes that healthcare is a human right. Shannon is passionate about being an ally to Native American people. Fortunately, she has had the privilege to advocate for and bring services to communities in an accessible and culturally relevant way. She deeply values the opportunity to be a guest in other people’s cultures and strives to practice cultural humility.
Clinical interests: Shannon works with individuals from all walks of life and all ages, from birth to death.
Shannon has a special interest and training in serving:
People who have survived trauma
Veterans and their families
Neurodivergent individuals
First-generation immigrants and their families
LGBTQIA2S+ community
Pregnant people and parents
Youth and adults in custody or with a history of incarceration
Survivors of violence, including but not limited to interpersonal violence, stalking, sexual assault, child abuse, and human trafficking
Individuals looking to deepen their yoga journey
Trained in:
Shannon is trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR - children, teenagers and adults), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for suicide prevention and basics, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Incredible Years, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Narrative Therapy, CBT for Insomnia, Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), and Yoga Therapy.
Additionally, she is informed by, though not formally trained or certified in, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Play Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Polyvagal Theory, Strengths-Based Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Love Languages, Exposure Therapy, Client-Centered Theory, and Art Therapy.
Shannon specializes in children's mental health, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), substance use, dementia, care planning, trauma, anxiety, family and couples therapy, perinatal mental health, behavior change, stress management, and burnout prevention.
Year joined OCH: 2016
Favorite activities: Shannon enjoys camping, hiking, white water rafting, hanging out with her two dogs Koda and Carl. She also enjoys studying about yoga, spending time in relationship with community, walking, dancing, laughing, and playing like a big kid.