Shannon Marhan LMSW — She/her

SOCIAL WORKER & ASSOCIATE THERAPIST

Shannon Marhan is a licensed social worker (LMSW) specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, disordered eating, compulsive exercise, self-esteem and body image concerns, depression, and anxiety. Shannon works with children, adolescents, and adults utilizing a person-centered approach to provide a safe and nurturing space for healing and growth. Shannon is skilled in working with children and adolescents through a collaborative approach with caregivers and additional treatment team members. She has a special interest in working with athletes who want to improve their relationship with movement and competitive sport. 

Utilizing an integrative approach that draws from a variety of evidence-based methods, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and mindfulness practices, Shannon customizes therapy to meet the unique needs and goals of each individual. Through this journey of self-discovery and empowerment, Shannon strives to support individuals in making meaningful changes that lead to a life of fulfillment and authenticity. 

Shannon acknowledges the impact of societal factors, such as oppression, weight-stigma, and diet-culture, on individuals’ relationships with food and their bodies. She firmly believes that all bodies are deserving of safety, support and respect, free of shame and guilt. Shannon works from a trauma-informed, weight-inclusive, and Health at Every Size (HAES) perspective to support individuals in finding peace with food and their body.

The therapeutic relationship is one of the most important factors in creating positive change in therapy and Shannon values building a strong therapeutic relationship grounded in trust, vulnerability and safety. Shannon approaches therapy from a place of non-judgement, compassion and a desire to uncover the root issues behind challenging thoughts and behaviors, such as anxiety, depression, perfectionism, trauma, and life transitions. 

In addition to her work at Conason Psychological Services, Shannon previously worked at Monte Nido for the treatment of eating disorders and as a support group leader for Anorexia and Associated Disorders (ANAD). She has also worked as a therapist at Behavioral Associates working with adults with anxiety and depression. Shannon earned her Master’s in Social Work from New York University, her Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Montclair State University, and her Bachelor of Arts from Penn State University. She has experience working with clients struggling with eating disorders and other psychological concerns in individual and group therapy at the partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and outpatient levels of care.

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