Shannon

Shannon Kalberg

Blogger (Mental Health)

“Together, we can decrease the stigma of seeking services for our mental health and wellness.”

About Me

Seeking mental health support can feel daunting, but together we can change that. As a mental health blogger, I offer an open space to explore your feelings without judgment. We’ll normalise your experiences, addressing any hesitations you have about therapy. Our conversations aim to demystify mental wellness, helping you find clear, practical ways forward. This approach is ideal for anyone ready to embrace their well-being and move past stigma.

Approach

Making it safe to ask for help is how I guide the work: sessions move at a steady, conversational pace where we notice patterns, name what matters, and try small experiments between meetings. In my Santa Monica office or via secure online sessions in English or Spanish, we balance practical tools with reflective questions so you leave with tangible steps and gentler self-talk. I check in on anything you try between sessions and we adjust plans together, centering your values and choices. People facing relationship strain, anxiety, or past hurt often find this clear, collaborative rhythm helpful.
Contact Shannon

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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Advocacy

    Services that help individuals navigate healthcare, education, or social systems to ensure their mental health needs are recognised and met.

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  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Families

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Self-Care

    Deliberate actions taken to maintain or improve one's own mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

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Professional Title:

  • Blogger (Mental Health)

    A mental health writer who publishes educational or personal content about psychological topics.

Credentials

Registrations

California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)

LMFT

Qualifications

Pepperdine University

Service Areas

Private Practice Office

In-person & Online

Santa Monica, California

United States