Find A Psychologist in Watsonville, CA.

Hi, I'm Dr. Shannon Walker Welcome to our therapeutic practice, where we embark on journeys of transformation, personal growth, and resilience. In this space, we bring sturdy compassion and unwavering dedication to helping you make real and lasting changes. We're not here to sugarcoat things or tiptoe around issues because we understand that life is an adventure, and together, we're here to conquer it.

Taking this step towards seeking help is a courageous and kind choice. And I know how challenging this can be. I have engaged in my own journey to unpack and release unhelpful beliefs, limitations, and burdens that weren’t mine to carry. I changed my career path and became a psychologist because this work has been so transformative for me. It is my passion to help you on this journey. I am a pre-licensed counseling psychologist this means I have completed doctoral coursework and am working towards gaining licensure in my state. I received my degree from Northwest University in Kirkland, WA. I have seven years of experience working with clients and am supervised by licensed psychologist Maya Weir.

There are many different types of therapists out there, with a variety of specialties, levels and types of training and experience. Trying to understand these differences and finding the type of therapist that is right for you can be confusing and sometimes frustrating. A Psychologist is a mental health professional who has an earned Doctoral Degree and passed the most rigorous professional training and licensing requirements in the field. These professionals most typically focus their practice on talk or behavioral therapies and have the widest variety of and deepest understanding of and training in therapeutic techniques. Psychologists are capable of working with the widest variety of issues including the most complex and challenging types of mental health issues.

Sometimes in life we will find ourselves stuck in depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, or painful relationship patterns. Getting the help we need to break free and thrive is essential. I am a Holistic Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in depression and anxiety, Inner Child healing/Soul work, Relationship Counseling, Abuse Survivor Recovery, Addiction Recovery, and Mindfulness Counseling, Law of Attraction Counseling, and Plant Ceremony Integration Counseling. I have a holistic, spiritual approach. I use somatic techniques including breath work and guided visualizations for soul work and inner child healing, and EFT (Emotional Freedom (Tapping)Technique). I empower clients by giving them tools for life that are easy to integrate into their daily routine.