2026 Best of the Springs Bronze Winner in Mental Health Provider Category!
1935 Dominion Way, Ste 101 Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918, United States
Shannon Hedges, LPCC
About Shannon
Shannon is currently working toward becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado under the supervision of a Licensed Psychologist and Approved Clinical Supervisor.
"I believe in the healing power of human connection and community. We all possess incredible inner strengths—but sometimes, during life's heaviest seasons, we just
Shannon is currently working toward becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado under the supervision of a Licensed Psychologist and Approved Clinical Supervisor.
"I believe in the healing power of human connection and community. We all possess incredible inner strengths—but sometimes, during life's heaviest seasons, we just need a compassionate partner to help us remember them."
Our unique life experiences shape who we are, how we behave, and how we process emotional pain. Shannon’s primary goal is to provide a comfortable, nonjudgmental space where you feel entirely seen, understood, accepted, and supported. She meets you exactly where you are, offering a steady presence to help you navigate your story without shame.
Shannon welcomes adults and teens (ages 12 and up) into her practice. She brings extensive experience to the Mindful Connections team in handling both everyday struggles and acute crises, specializing in addiction and substance use, relationship issues, low self-esteem, grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation.
Person-Centered Safety: Shannon firmly believes you lead your own healing. Her foundational approach ensures you are never forced into a rigid box; your unique background and comfort dictate the pace of your therapy.
Actionable Coping Frameworks: She actively utilizes CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) techniques. These frameworks give you practical, day-to-day skills to manage overwhelming emotions, quiet a racing mind, and break out of painful behavioral loops.
Strength-Based & Solution-Focused: Rather than just focusing on what is "wrong," Shannon highlights what is already right. She uses Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to help you identify your inherent resilience and build a clear, actionable path toward a brighter tomorrow.
For more information about the different approaches to counseling, please check out our FAQ
Education and Experience
Experience:
- Crisis Clinician for Paragon Behavioral Health Connections
- Individual Counselor at Slopeside Counseling providing interventions for addiction, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and relationship challenges
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Co-Facilitator for Group Therapy for Mindfulness Recovery, Relapse Prevention,
- Anger Management, and Domestic Vi
Experience:
- Crisis Clinician for Paragon Behavioral Health Connections
- Individual Counselor at Slopeside Counseling providing interventions for addiction, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and relationship challenges
-
Co-Facilitator for Group Therapy for Mindfulness Recovery, Relapse Prevention,
- Anger Management, and Domestic Violence at Slopeside Counseling
- Withdrawal Management for Recovery Resources Social Detox Facility
Education:
- Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adams State University, 2025
- Bachelor's in Kinesiology: Health and Fitness Promotion from Colorado Mesa University, 2016
-Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate in Colorado, 2025
- Certified Addiction Technician in Colorado, 2023
Supervisor: Dr. Erika Johnson, PsyD, LP, BC-TMH, CCATP, ACS, DBT-C
Contact us today to schedule an appointment with Shannon!
Contact us today to schedule an appointment with Shannon!
To set up an appointment with Shannon or any of our other providers, call 719-423-7428 or use our Connect with our care team button.
Want more information about Shannon and her approach to counseling? We offer free 30-minute consultations with our providers or contact her directly at Shannon.hedges@mindfulconnect.com