Ben Shannon, PsyD
Postdoctoral Psychology Resident
Specialties Include:
Hi! I’m Ben, a Postdoctoral Psychology Resident at Journeys. I’m currently working under the supervision of licensed psychologist Dr. Roxane Thorstad while I accrue residency hours to apply toward state licensure.
I believe all of us are born with the inherent capacity to become our best, most genuine selves. Over time, social pressures, relationship wounds, and expectations from the world around us slowly pull us away from who we really are. In that process, we can become stuck, develop unhealthy patterns, or become ashamed of ourselves and resentful of others. If you feel caught in this kind of cycle, you are not alone. Beginning this process can feel daunting but is always possible. You’ve already taken a meaningful first step, and I’m glad you’re here!
I have faith in the healing power of genuine, supportive relationships. My therapeutic approach is largely rooted in a humanistic, whole-person perspective; in therapy, I aim to help clients rewire the impact of their early relationships and life experiences, implicit patterns, neurobiology, and family of origin to establish new connections and lasting changes in the ways they think, feel, relate, and respond. I enjoy working collaboratively with individuals, couples, families, and groups in their journey to dismantle who they “should be” and reclaim an authentic sense of self-worth. If you feel called to begin this journey, I would love to connect with you.
I earned both my Master of Psychology (MA, 2023) and Doctor of Psychology (PsyD, 2026) degrees in Clinical Psychology through George Fox University. My clinical experience spans multiple community mental health and integrated care settings, where I’ve supported clients facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, complex trauma and PTSD, addictions, neurodiversity, relational challenges, aggression-related concerns, and severe and persistent mental illness. My clinical expertise includes training in modalities like Person-Centered Therapy (PCT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI). I have also received specialized training in trauma treatment and crisis consultation, with specific training in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure (PE). I am also currently undergoing training to become an EMDRIA approved EMDR Therapist. If you have any questions or would like to chat more, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
