Shannon Mouzon, MA, LPC — Counselor in Portland, OR
Address2505 SE 11th Ave OR, Portland, OR 97202
Phone+1503-468-6993
Websiteaurorapdx.com
Shannon Mouzon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Portland, Oregon, specializing in trauma therapy for BIPOC individuals. She offers a direct, humorous, and deeply caring approach, drawing from her own experiences with intergenerational trauma and systemic barriers. Shannon aims to help clients connect with their inner selves, explore past hurts, and learn to advocate for their needs. Her practice, Aurora Counseling, is named to symbolize finding inner light amidst darkness. She is committed to providing dignity, kindness, and respect, acknowledging the courage and vulnerability involved in seeking therapy. Shannon's goal is to help clients believe they deserve better and empower them to take the driver's seat in their lives.
Best for
- BIPOC individuals seeking culturally responsive therapy
- Individuals experiencing childhood trauma
- People struggling with relationship patterns
- Those dealing with anxiety and depression
| Key services | Trauma therapy, EMDR, Childhood trauma counseling, Relationship trauma counseling, Racial trauma counseling, Anxiety counseling |
| Tags | trauma therapy, bipoc therapist, portland counselor, racial trauma, childhood trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, emdr, lgbtq+ affirming |
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