Shannon Hunt, LCSW

Shannon Hunt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Colorado Springs, CO. Shannon believes that the counselor’s role is to provide a safe space for clients, encouraging and offering feedback to help improve daily functioning, make connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions, and be a support to assist clients in achieving their goals. 

Shannon views her work from a systemic approach, considering how larger systems (systemic and anti-Black racism, queer and trans-antagonistic ideologies and policies, etc.) interact with and effect the client. 

Shannon also uses a strength-based lens in her work, helping to identify and build upon resiliency and strengths that the client already possesses. She believes in providing an open and non-judgmental space that allows the client to feel safe in telling and exploring their story. 

Shannon uses a variety of techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Theory, and Person-Centered Counseling. Shannon also focuses on mindfulness and grounding techniques, particularly with children and adolescents struggling with emotional regulation. 

• As a practicing clinician since 2012, Shannon Hunt has worked in primary care clinics as a Behavioral Health provider and as a case manager working with adolescents and adults in the LGBTQ+ community living with HIV. Shannon has also spent several years working as a licensed clinical social worker in multiple children’s hospitals supporting children, adolescents, and young adults living with chronic illnesses as well as their families and caregivers. Shannon has built clinical programming and led groups for children, adolescents, and adults struggling with adjustment, caregiver fatigue, chronic illness, emotional regulation, and more.  

Shannon focuses on such topics as: 

• Trauma, including medical trauma
• Depression and anxiety
• LGBTQIA+ adults and youth
• Polyamory and Non-monogamous relationship styles
• Adolescents and young adults experiencing life transitions 
• Children and families involved in the child welfare system
• Children, adolescents, and adults living with chronic illness (with specialized knowledge of cystic fibrosis, diabetes, rheumatological diseases, pediatric cancers, and HIV) as well as their caregivers. 

Shannon holds the following degrees in higher education:

• Master of Social Work, University of Denver, 2012, specialization in Family Systems and Trauma

• Bachelor of Arts, Anderson University, 2006