Shannah Zinkievich

LCSW, LICSW

Clients come to me looking for someone who “gets” what it’s like to struggle with a medical issue. Therapy should be a validating place where you feel understood. Sessions involve talking and learning coping skills—at your pace, as you feel comfortable. Together, we will get you to a place where you can live the meaningful life you deserve.

As a cancer survivor, I understand how difficult it can be to cope with medical trauma and uncertainty. I’m here to offer support, tools and strategies aimed at helping you feel less alone, more resilient and hopeful about the future. First, we will examine what is causing the overwhelm and sadness you are struggling with. Then, we will work on the self-advocacy skills, behavior changes and/or anxiety management tools that will be most effective for you. Through our work together, you’ll feel empowered by these skills so you can live the meaningful life that you deserve.

I am committed to continuously improving my skills as a mental health therapist, especially expanding the techniques I can offer to my clients. This includes becoming an advanced practitioner in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). ART allows you to replace negative images with positive ones, removing your triggers. Through ART, you can leave your mental health symptoms behind and find peace. Clients often report that they experience a shift in perspective during ART sessions. After a session, many feel as though a weight has been lifted off their shoulders. I am also trained in several other techniques and can incorporate them based on your unique needs and goals.