Shannon Tait, MA, LMFT, GMHS, AAMFT Approved Supervisor

Shannon is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Geriatric Mental Health Specialist, and AAMFT Approved Supervisor. Shannon has spent more than 15 years performing in-home, in-office and virtual therapy with older adults, adolescents, families, and couples. She has experience working with caregivers, individuals suffering chronic conditions including Parkinson's disease, depression, bipolar, and arthritis. She also specializes in helping patients who are experiencing grief and loss and end of life issues. Shannon has over 15 years of experience working with LGBTQIA+ individuals, older adults, and couples. 

Shannon is an interactive, solution-focused, and cognitive-behavioral therapist. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. Shannon integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a personalized approach tailored to each individual or family. With compassion and understanding, Shannon works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain their personal goals. As a Geriatric Mental Health Specialist, Shannon specializes in providing support and guidance to the Geriatric population and their families that span from therapy for depression and grief counseling to couples counseling and beyond. Shannon offers a personalized approach tailored to each individual or family’s needs to help them attain their personal goals. 

Shannon is 2001 graduate of Linfield University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Education and minors in Religious Studies and Coaching. She obtained a Masters of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pacific Lutheran University in 2006. 

Shannon sees clients ages 15 and up of all different cultures, identities, orientations, and backgrounds.

License, Certifications & Awards 
Washington State Marriage and Family License #LF60074427 
Geriatric Mental Health Specialist 
AAMFT Approved Supervisor 
Trained in Developmental Model for Relationship Therapy 

Shannon is NOT accepting new clients