About Our Staff
Shannon L. Knowlton, LPC & RPT-S
Licensed Professional Counselor
Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor
Shannon works with Children (5 years old and up), Adolescents, and Adults
Specialty Issues: ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Grief, Co-dependency, Coping Skills, Women's Issues, Sexual Abuse, Adolescent Issues, & Parenting Concerns.
Educational Degree
- Liberty University, Bachelor of Science in Psychology
- Liberty University, Master of Arts in Counseling
Professional Background
- Crisis Line Volunteer - 2 years
- Licensed Professional Counselor working in Private Practice - over 10 years
Professional Certifications
- EDMR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Certificate
- Registered Play Therapist - Supervisor, RPT-S
Volunteering
- Prior youth leader & small groups leader for over 10 years
Therapy Orientation
Shannon has been working as Master's level clinician in private practice for over 16 years. She has been trained in therapy techniques for children, adolescents, and adults. She works with children ages 5 and up using a variety of play therapy techniques, individual therapy, and some family counseling. In general, her therapy approach is eclectic and most suited for the individual's psychological needs or desires. She uses a holistic approach when discussing issues with the mind, body, and spirit. She believes that each of these parts of a client has an impact on the overall health of their life. She can integrate spiritual principles within the therapy approaches if the client desires this to occur. Some clients may choose not to have spirituality incorporated into their therapy sessions, but it is left up to the client to decide how they want to incorporate spirituality. Counseling sessions are individualized focusing on the needs of the client and may incorporate a variety of different counseling techniques or modalities. Some of the therapy modalities that may be used are as follows: cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), client-centered therapy, behavioral therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), psycho educational, play therapy, spiritual systems, solution-focused therapy, strength-based therapy, or other techniques as needed.
Please call the office at
(757) 306-4232 to verify that Shannon is a participating provider with your insurance plan. She works Monday through Thursday from 9am-5pm and Friday from 9am-12pm. Shannon sees clients in the office and through telehealth options.
Business Location & Contact Information
Ocean Counseling Services, LLC
Shannon L. Knowlton. M.A., LPC & RPT-S
Licensed Professional Counselor
Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor
Business Location - Center for Effective Change
4164 Virginia Beach Blvd., Suite 202, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(We are located inside the Beach Municipal Federal Credit Union)
(757) 306-4232 (Business phone)
(757) 306-4235
(Business fax number)
Video appointments -
https://doxy.me/shannonknowlton