About Shannon, LPC
CEO and Director of The Mental Mediator
For 2015 and 2016, 2017 I was voted as Philadelphia's Best Psychotherapist. I take great pride in this award. So thank you for the reviews and trusting me to work with you! I will continue to work hard to serve you!
I am a Nationally Board Certified Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor. I have trained under some of the best therapists in the field. I worked at Spangdalem Air Base and Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany. I obtained my Master's of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. I am also an ordained minister. My passion is to provide you with tools needed to meet goals that you have set for yourself. I have experience with children, adolescents, and adults who suffer from mental health issues such as: ADHD; Depression; Anxiety; PTSD; OCD; Parkinson's Disease; Schizophrenia; Borderline Personality Disorder; Bipolar Disorder; Eating Disorders; Alcohol, Drug, Gambling, Pornography and Sex Addictions; TBI; Stroke; and various other Personality and Mood Disorders. I also work with people who have stress and anxiety, habit and pain control. relationship counseling (pre-marital), stress management, depression, extra-marital affair recovery, abuse issues, and self-esteem issues.
I am a military veteran and served in the Air Force for ten years and also a military spouse. I understand first hand the stress of the working military family and can also provide techniques, coping skills for bereavement and loss of a family member too.
I am a military veteran and served in the Air Force for ten years and also a military spouse. I understand first hand the stress of the working military family and can also provide techniques, coping skills for bereavement and loss of a family member too.
There are many ways we can work together. I can visit you, (if you are within 20 miles from me), we can Skype, and talk on the phone. We can use any communication methods that you prefer. Working online and over the phone provides a comfortable working environment. You are in your own space and there is no need to beat the traffic and rush across town to go to an office. We can talk during your lunch hour or over your morning coffee. I find this method of working to be very easy, my clients actually prefer these methods..
I will use perfected listening skills and a heightened sense of empathy to creatively help you flush out bothersome underlying issues or problematic thinking. Hopefully, you will realize that YOU ARE NOT ALONE. My goal, once we establish a comfortable relationship, is to dedicate myself to helping you find a safe place where you feel confident revealing (and trusting) your innermost feelings/thoughts. Together, we will explore areas of conflict and dissatisfaction enabling you to significantly reshape and resolve these emotional experiences.
Again, I am comfortable working with you in e-mail format, chat, by telephone, or audio visual. I also have a face-to-face practice. Whatever method you choose, together we can figure things out.
CONTACT SHANNON:
shannon@mentalmediator.com
I will use perfected listening skills and a heightened sense of empathy to creatively help you flush out bothersome underlying issues or problematic thinking. Hopefully, you will realize that YOU ARE NOT ALONE. My goal, once we establish a comfortable relationship, is to dedicate myself to helping you find a safe place where you feel confident revealing (and trusting) your innermost feelings/thoughts. Together, we will explore areas of conflict and dissatisfaction enabling you to significantly reshape and resolve these emotional experiences.
Again, I am comfortable working with you in e-mail format, chat, by telephone, or audio visual. I also have a face-to-face practice. Whatever method you choose, together we can figure things out.
CONTACT SHANNON:
shannon@mentalmediator.com
About Laura, LAC
Laura is an Air Force veteran and served as a Chaplain Assistant during her time on active duty. Since leaving the military, she has devoted her time to serving military members and their families. As a veteran and current military spouse, Laura understands the unique challenges faced by military personnel and their families and is ready to serve the local military community.
Laura graduated in 2019 with her Masters in Professional Counseling from Liberty University and is currently a licensed associate counselor working at The Mental Mediator. She offers in-person office visits as well as online video sessions, which can be conducted from the comfort of your own home, using HIPPA compliant software.
Whether you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed, worried, or depressed, Laura offers a comforting and safe atmosphere to express all that has been weighing you down. Then, together as a team, Laura will work with you to help restore balance in your life.
CONTACT LAURA:
laura@mentalmediator.com
Laura graduated in 2019 with her Masters in Professional Counseling from Liberty University and is currently a licensed associate counselor working at The Mental Mediator. She offers in-person office visits as well as online video sessions, which can be conducted from the comfort of your own home, using HIPPA compliant software.
Whether you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed, worried, or depressed, Laura offers a comforting and safe atmosphere to express all that has been weighing you down. Then, together as a team, Laura will work with you to help restore balance in your life.
CONTACT LAURA:
laura@mentalmediator.com
About William, LPC |
William Carlos Jr. LPC, is the Executive Director of Moving On Life Center, Inc., located in Teaneck, NJ. M.O.L.C. is a private nonprofit agency with a 501(c)3 designation The agency is an emotional healing center based in the philosophy of the interconnectedness of the mind, body and spirit. He most recently joined Mental Mediators as an Independent Consultant.
Bill, as he is known by his colleagues, started his journey into the helping profession as a teacher at a reform school for challenged youth. At that school he discovered that it was least important to teach the boys how to build a birdhouse from wood, but more important to teach them how to think positively so one day they could build a home for their family. That passion never left him and he began a journey that ultimately has brought him here to us today.
After earning his Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of New Jersey, he went on to earn a Masters of Arts degree in Counseling from Montclair State University. But God wasn’t through with him yet. He continued to get valuable training and experience at the Van Ost Institute for Family Living where he was the Executive Director of the Englewood based mental health, substance abuse facility for 10 years. Bill was also an Adjunct college faculty member where he taught Group Dynamics and Introduction to Psychology. Bill also finds time to do consultant work for the United States Military when he travels to various bases throughout the country as a Military Family Life Consultant, providing support to the spouses and children of deployed military personnel.
For more information on Bill’s professional exploits, look him up on LinkedIn and Psychology Today.
CONTACT BILL:
William@mentalmediator.com
Bill, as he is known by his colleagues, started his journey into the helping profession as a teacher at a reform school for challenged youth. At that school he discovered that it was least important to teach the boys how to build a birdhouse from wood, but more important to teach them how to think positively so one day they could build a home for their family. That passion never left him and he began a journey that ultimately has brought him here to us today.
After earning his Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of New Jersey, he went on to earn a Masters of Arts degree in Counseling from Montclair State University. But God wasn’t through with him yet. He continued to get valuable training and experience at the Van Ost Institute for Family Living where he was the Executive Director of the Englewood based mental health, substance abuse facility for 10 years. Bill was also an Adjunct college faculty member where he taught Group Dynamics and Introduction to Psychology. Bill also finds time to do consultant work for the United States Military when he travels to various bases throughout the country as a Military Family Life Consultant, providing support to the spouses and children of deployed military personnel.
For more information on Bill’s professional exploits, look him up on LinkedIn and Psychology Today.
CONTACT BILL:
William@mentalmediator.com
About Tammie, LPC
Tammie received her Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Saint Peter’s University in 2005 and Masters of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University in 2016. She is currently a Licensed Associate Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Additionally, Tammie has completed the Rutgers University Tobacco Treatment Program and has an interest in continuing to work with individuals with substance use or co-occurring disorders. She also comes with over 10 years of experience in the mental health and social service fields and uses a blend of Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and psycho-education to help adults, adolescents, and children. Her theory is that in order to feel free to experience change, people need hope in order to learn to challenge and replace irrational thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes.
CONTACT TAMMIE: tammie@mentalmediator.com
CONTACT TAMMIE: tammie@mentalmediator.com
About Dr. Orange, MD
Orange is a highly educated tabby cat who oversees productivity here at The Mental Mediator. His theoretical orientation can be explained by the quote, "The only thing a cat worries about is what is happening right now" -Lloyd Alexander. Part time he pursues his second passion as a model for the @mentalmediator instagram page. In his free time he enjoys sleeping, exploring, sitting in his spot on the couch and spending quality time with his sister, Sydney. When he is putting in office hours he highly encourages everyone who comes in to pet him...for purely scientific reasons.
Meet our Interns!
About Chad
Chad is a Senior Masters level student at Grace College and Seminary getting his degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. He is currently interning under the supervision of Mental Mediator CEO, Director and psychotherapist Shannon Shadman and Grace College Faculty Supervisor Dr. Denise Lewis. Chad is also currently serving on active duty in the United States Air Force. He has served 17 years in the military and worked 10 years as a Military Working Dog Handler where he discovered his passion for psychology. He earned his Bachelors Degree in Psychology at American Military University in 2015. He understands the stressors associated with serving in the military. He hopes to collaborate and work together as a team to improve quality of life.
CONTACT CHAD:
admin@mentalmediator.com
CONTACT CHAD:
admin@mentalmediator.com
About Kiersten
Kiersten is a Senior Masters level student at Keiser University getting her degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is currently interning under Mental Mediator CEO, Director and psychotherapist, Shannon Shadman and Keiser University Clinical Coordinator, Professor and psychotherapist, Dr. Cheryl Smith. In 2017 she graduated from York College of Pennsylvania with her Bachelors of Science in Sociology. She enjoys incorporating art, music and meditation in her sessions and especially enjoys working with children and adolescents. She hopes to work as a team with her clients to help them reach their best potential and live their best lives!
CONTACT KIERSTEN:
kiersten@mentalmediator.com
CONTACT KIERSTEN:
kiersten@mentalmediator.com