
About Shannon
Shannon O’Brien, She/Her
Hello! I’m so glad you’re here. It is a privilege to have you here and I thank you for the honor to support you along your journey. Formally, I am a trained mental health provider as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in both Oregon and Washington. I have 800+ hours in yoga therapy, partner and children’s yoga and am a Certified-International Yoga Therapist.
I value community, connection, joy and play. I use a lens of curiosity, openness and importance of focusing on fostering a return to your inner wisdom. You are the expert in your own body and mind.
For those interested in my yoga offerings, I am honored and privileged to have the opportunity to share the knowledge, from the tradition of yoga from India, with focus on neuroscience, mindfulness techniques and meditation practices.
Professional Bio
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, Certified through EMDRIA 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.
Certifications
Master's degree in Social work specializing in working with indigenous communities and decolonization of social work in clinical practice from Cal Poly Humboldt
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and Communications
Yoga and Social Justice 200 HR- Sarahjoy Marsh
Trauma Informed Brain Sensitive Yoga- Level 1 and Level 2- Daya foundation in Portland, Sarahjoy Marsh
Advanced Children's yoga teacher training- Deven Sisler
Family Acro Yoga- Deven Sisler
300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training- Sarahjoy Marsh
Imagination Yoga Certification
Yoga Therapy Training- Sarahjoy Marsh
Certified International Yoga Therapist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Oregon and Washington
CPR and First Aid Certified
I am registered with yoga alliance for the following designations:
E-200 RYT, 500 RYT, Yoga Alliance approved continuing education provider, Registered Children's yoga Teacher

Your grief for what you have lost, lifts a mirror to where you are so bravely now.
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