Shannon Freud
Shannon is a natural empath who loves listening to other people's stories. When she was growing up, Shannon wanted to be a teacher that kids felt comfortable talking to, which she realized is what a therapist does. She says that she wants to be part of the social network for a young person who is growing and changing. She wants to be the person she needed when she was young.
- Queer cis woman
- Jewish
- understanding
- supportive
- gets me thinking on a deeper level
- takes an unbiased approach
Expertise
Areas of Focus
- 2SLGBTQIA+
- Jewish
- parents
- trans
- non-binary
- film industry professionals
- activists
- you want to understand yourself better
- increase your self-awareness
Therapeutic Frameworks & Approach
- validated
- supported
- inspired
- motivated
Served Populations
Practice Details
Service Offerings & Rates
- what brought you to therapy
- my background and work experience
- how I can help you
- questions you have for me
- help you gain more clarity on your feelings and behaviours
- help you figure out how you got to where they are today
- process past experiences that might continue to take space in your mind
- identify steps to help you move forward at a pace that feels comfortable and sustainable for you
Insurance & Benefits Coverage
Schedule
In Person Sessions
Virtual Sessions
More Info
Education
Wilfrid Laurier University
Masters of Social Work
2014
George Brown College
Diploma - Assaulted Women & Children's Counsellor/Advocate
2003
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Arts
2001
Certifications
PESI (instructor DJ Moran)
Certificate - Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
2024
PESI (Instructor Abi Blakesdee)
Certificate - Somatic Psychotherapy
2023
University of Toronto - OISE
Certificate - AFFIRM (CBT for 2SLGBTQIA+ community)
2020