Shannon Koch, LCSW

Licensed in: New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Practicing With Vita Health
Years of Experience: 10+ years

I became a mental health professional to assist people in managing their mental health and improving their lives. I believe that mental wellness is overlooked and often goes ignored until crisis level. I’m here to help people focus as much on mental wellness as physical wellness — so they can achieve the best version of themselves.

Together We Will

  • Create a safe space in which you are free to focus on youself without judgement.
  •  Identify and tailor interventions to help you progress toward your goals.
  •  Focus on your strengths and how to leverage them further.
  •  Build coping skills to decrease and manage presenting symptoms.

 

Works with

I work with youth, young adults, and people of all ages. I am trained to help people with depression, anxiety, and many other mental health conditions including those who have feelings or actions of wanting to end their life. I specialize in working with the LGBTQ community and working with transgender youth.

Therapies I Offer

  • Acceptance and Committment (ACT),
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT),
  • Motivational Interviewing,
  • Person-Centered,
  • Solution-Focused Brief (SFBT),
  • Strength Based, Trauma-Focused

My Priority When Working With Patients

I focus on safety first. Then we examine the patient’s mental health as a whole, including any contributing factors. We’ll build coping skills to decrease and manage symptoms — while exploring ways to mitigate those contributing factors.

Psychology Today

I believe that mental wellness is overlooked and often goes ignored until crisis level. I’m here to help people focus as much on mental wellness as physical wellness — so they can achieve the best version of themselves.

We can work together to create a safe space in which you're free to focus on yourself — without judgement. We'll tailor interventions to help you progress toward your goals, focusing on your strengths and building coping skills to help decrease your symptoms.

I'm practicing through Vita Health. Our mental health practice includes online psychiatry, mental health therapy, and care for patients who have suicidal thoughts and behaviors. I also specialize in working with the LGBTQ community and transgender youth. I’m licensed to see patients in New York.