More about Shannon Smith
LPC, ACS, CEDS- S, NCC, DRCC

Exceeding Your Expectations One Session at a Time

Shannon is a licensed therapist in the State of New Jersey specializing in the treatment of those individuals who suffer from eating disorders & disordered eating, life transitions & changes, and pregnancy loss & fertility issues. She also has extensive experience working with those who are struggling with grief & loss, anxiety and depression. She has been working for over 16 years in the field of mental health with experience in in-home therapy, not for profit counseling centers, hospital-based programs, and for profit PHP & IOP treatment centers. Shannon has had the privilege of opening not one but two treatment facilities in New Jersey to assist in meeting the need for providing quality and individualized care for those struggling with mental illness.

​

So what do all of those letters mean after her name? Though not critically important, they do tell a story of Shannon’s work and who she is as a clinician. Shannon is a recognized Certified Eating Disorder Specialist & Certified Eating Disorder Specialist Supervisor (CEDS-S). Throughout her career, Shannon has obtained her Be Body Positive facilitator certification, which focuses on increasing positive self-image in adolescents, teens and adults. She has created & presented workshops at local high schools and provided in-services at physicians’ offices around the state to help increase awareness and education to those who are interested in learning more about eating disorders & mental health. She also supports young therapists in the community working as an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) for those with Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) licensure pursuing Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensure through clinical supervision. Finally, Shannon volunteers for the State of New Jersey as a Disaster Response Crisis Counselor (DRCC), providing support services free of charge to those suffering during state emergencies and disasters.

​

In her free time, Shannon enjoys doing anything outdoors ( especially at the beach) and spending time with family and friends. 

​

She encourages & invites you to reach out and discuss your needs. 

​