About Shannon

Shannon O’Brien, She/Her

Hello! I’m so glad you’re here. It is a privilege to have you here and I thank you for the honor to support you along your journey. Formally, I am a trained mental health provider as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in both Oregon and Washington. I have 800+ hours in yoga therapy, partner and children’s yoga and am a Certified-International Yoga Therapist. 

I value community, connection, joy and play. I use a lens of curiosity, openness and importance of focusing on fostering a return to your inner wisdom. You are the expert in your own body and mind. 

For those interested in my yoga offerings, I am honored and privileged to have the opportunity to share the knowledge, from the tradition of yoga from India, with focus on neuroscience, mindfulness techniques and meditation practices. 

Professional Bio

Shannon has worked in primary care behavioral health where she focuses on helping people reach the best version of themselves. Her approach to her work is informed by her own life history as a person who has utilized mental health services and as a member of a first-generation immigrant family. 

For many years, Shannon has worked with people who have experienced trauma; she completed her practicum at HAVEN, supporting survivors of domestic and sexual violence. She feels honored when people trust her enough to share their life stories and wisdom and is awed by human resilience.

Whether you are working on changing behaviors, navigating life adjustments, or need help with mental health or substance use challenges, Shannon is available to listen and support you. She believes that healthcare is a human right. Shannon is passionate about being an ally to Native American people and has dedicated her career, to being an advocate for access to mental health for Native American communities in an accessible and culturally relevant way. She deeply values the opportunity to be a guest in other people’s cultures and strives to practice cultural humility. 

Certifications

  • Master's degree in Social work specializing in working with indigenous communities and decolonization of social work in clinical practice from Cal Poly Humboldt

  • Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and Communications

  • Yoga and Social Justice 200 HR- Sarahjoy Marsh

  • Trauma Informed Brain Sensitive Yoga- Level 1 and Level 2- Daya foundation in Portland, Sarahjoy Marsh

  • Advanced Children's yoga teacher training- Deven Sisler

  • Family Acro Yoga- Deven Sisler

  • 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training- Sarahjoy Marsh

  • Imagination Yoga Certification

  • Yoga Therapy Training- Sarahjoy Marsh

  • Certified International Yoga Therapist

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Oregon and Washington

  • CPR and First Aid Certified

  • I am registered with yoga alliance for the following designations:

  • E-200 RYT, 500 RYT, Yoga Alliance approved continuing education provider, Registered Children's yoga Teacher

Your grief for what you have lost, lifts a mirror to where you are so bravely now.

Connect With Shannon

I am here to answer any questions you may have. I welcome you to reach out and look forward to connecting with you.