About Me
Shannon Hansen, MS, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
My mission is to see the people of this world thrive in a more peaceful, grounded, and connected way with the support of nature beings. I feel truly honored that my path lead me to the BEAUTIFUL state of Colorado to practice equine-assisted therapy and nature-based therapy. I strongly believe combining this approach with other therapeutic methods will help you strengthen trust and confidence within yourself, improve relational engagement with others, while equipping you with the resources, skills, and experiences to face life’s challenges. I am deeply committed to being a supporting resource on your journey toward healing, growth, and meaningful change.
…Where I’ve been
I grew up in the heat of Phoenix, AZ, and went to Rocky Mountain College in Billings, MT to study Equine Assisted Therapy and Psychology. I lasted 2 years before realizing winters in Montana were too cold for me. I transferred down to Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX, where I finished my bachelor’s degree with concentrations in Human Development and Family Studies, Addictive Disorders and Recovery Studies, and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. The weather was a decent balance between the extremes I had previously experienced (and their graduate program was exemplary), so I stayed at Texas Tech University to complete my master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Where I’m going…
Moving to Colorado after graduation fulfilled a very big dream. I absolutely love experiencing all that Colorado offers. Some of my favorite things to do include hiking, walking my dog around the local community, dips in hot springs, strolling farmers’ markets, attending sporting events (LETS GO Avs and Denver Summit FC!), and dancing at Red Rocks. When I am not out exploring this wonderful place or traveling to see family, I am more than likely at home, playing board/card games with friends, snuggling up with my husband to watch a movie, or simply enjoying some rest.
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