Psychotherapy

Testimonials

• "One beautiful thing about working with Shannon is that in her office I was in a space of nurturing and light. I had come in so dark, heavy and stuck. Her gentle way of encouraging me to explore let me see for myself that everything was not so dark. She has helped me to unfold and see that everything I need is hear already.                                                                                                        - Maria, 49, President/CEO
  

• " I've seen several therapists throughout my life and I can honestly say that I would not be where I am in my life right now if it hadn't been for Shannon and the sessions I have had with her. Other therapists haven't given me anything close to what she has given me, which is compassion, guidance and patience. I instantly felt comfortable and welcome with her...... I feel confident knowing that she truly cares about my personal well being".                                                                                                                                              -Rebekah, student
• I am a veteran of years of traditional talk therapy, and that was all very helpful up to a point. However, I did more work with Shannon in the first hour of the Inner Counselor process than I did in all those years getting insight into my past and present. Why? Because the Inner Counselor process involves the totality of who I am-not just my mind and emotions, but also my body and spirit. It goes deep! This is the real deal. It doesn't get any more powerful than this!                                                                                                                                                                                                          - Female, Director of a non-profit

Dr. South's has been a psychotherapist for over 18 years. Starting out working in mental health and substance abuse facilities, she then worked in various hospital settings. She has a private practice in Asheville, NC.  Dr. South has a love for transformation. After her masters program in counseling and obtaining her state Licensure as a Professional Counselor (LPC), she then decided to complete a doctorate in Theology specializing in Transpersonal Psychology. In her doctorate program, she trained with Dr. Norman Shealy (author and  founder of the American Holistic Medical Association) and Dr. Carolyn Myss (speaker and author). This unique training creates a holistic approach to Dr. South's psychotherapy.

Transpersonal psychology is a form of psychotherapy accessing the "whole" person. As defined, it means "beyond the mind".  As we know, our minds can get stuck in patterns of anxiety, depression, compulsive behaviors or self-sabotaging obsessing that can create a lot of internal chaos. Transpersonal psychology utilizes healing approaches that specifically bring in all aspects of a person ( mind-body and spirit) for transforming these patterns. Traditional therapy is helpful as well, and Dr.South knows how to combine various approaches to create a unique roadmap for each individual and their healing.

Dr.South works with issues such as sexual abuse, anxiety disorders, depression, any and all kinds of trauma, sexuality and sexual issues, relationship issues, spiritual concerns, grief/loss and change, self-esteem issues, stress management, mindfulness based stress reduction and compulsive behaviors. By forming a partnership with her clients, she is able to assist as the healing happens.

Dr. South uses several specific processes to assist her in therapy. EMDR ( Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is one that is widely researched and helpful for rewiring trauma, PTSD ( Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and various other kinds of patterns that need to be transformed. The Inner Counselor Process is another process that allows the whole self of the client to assist in healing. The client begins to access qualities of love, joy, peace, well-being, freedom and strength that they have suppressed or redirected into unhealthy patterns by experiencing this process. The result are amazing and shifts occur within one session. For more information on either of these processes check out the links page on this website or contact Dr. South directly.

Because Dr. South is a Licensed Professional Counselor, she is on most all major insurance panels. Her office is located in the beautiful mountains of Asheville, NC. in the heart of Montford. Please see the contact page for directions to her office. Dr. South offers phone sessions or sessions on Skype for those who cannot meet with her in person.