Shannon Porter MS Mental Health Coordinator

Shannon Porter, MS is a rostered clinician who  has a passion for supporting children and families in accessing mental health supports and services. Shannon has specialized training in trauma-informed parenting, adoption informed care, the Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) model and perinatal mental health. Shannon provides parent support services and is trained in Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) and The Incredible Years® program. Her experience supporting individuals and families navigating addiction, significant mental health challenges, and other life stressors allows her to take a warm, collaborative approach that is rooted in person-centered care.

Credentials: MS, rostered and supervised by Eliza Behrsing, LiCSW and affiliated with Synchrosaic LLC

Modalities: Evidence-based and informed approaches, CAMS, trauma informed, SPACE, incredible years

Ages:  All ages, parents/caregivers

Area of focus:  General

Insurance: Medicaid, BCBS, MVP,  and private pay (will provide superbills for out of network reimbursement)

Session format: In person in Essex, school based, Richmond, and telehealth