Ephphatha
In Aramaic it means
"be opened" or
"be healed"
Support That Feels Different
Clients often come to Ephphatha Counseling when they need someone outside of friends and family, a space that's unbiased and judgment-free. Dr. Shannon meets clients where they are, helping them work through what they're carrying and move toward clarity and peace.
Hi Friends,
I'm Dr.Shannon
I was born in New York, raised in Kalamazoo, and I have lived in Metro Detroit for over 20 years. I am the daughter of two immigrant parents from Panama and Haiti, and I bring a deep appreciation for culture, connection, and lived experience into the work I do with clients. I received my doctorate from Eastern Michigan University and have practiced as a therapist for 18 years. Through Ephphatha Counseling, I come alongside women, teens, families, and individuals as they navigate emotional overwhelm, relationships, communication, life transitions, and their personal healing process. My approach is thoughtful, customized, and supportive. I believe therapy should not feel cookie-cutter. It should give you room to be heard, understood, and supported in a way that meets you where you are.
Counseling with a human touch
Clients often come to Ephphatha Counseling when they need support outside of friends and family. They may feel overwhelmed, stuck, unheard, or unsure how to move forward.
Dr. Shannon provides unbiased, neutral support through virtual counseling across Michigan, including Detroit, Livonia, Lansing, Grand Rapids, Southfield, Farmington Hills, Redford, Westland, Novi, and surrounding communities, helping clients work toward healing, clarity, communication, and peace.
