This work matters. So do you.
You're wired to push through, stay strong, take care of everyone else first. Turns out taking care of yourself is part of that, not separate from it.
You can feel the weight of your work. Maybe it's subtle — a little more irritable than usual, a little more distant at home — but it's easy to minimize because nothing feels dramatic enough to act on. And even if you wanted to do something about it, what does working on your mental health actually mean? So you stall. Not because you don't care, but because nobody ever gave you a clear starting point, a clear path, or goals that felt practical and specific.
If any of that sounds familiar, you're in the right place. Time to stop stalling. Click a path below to begin.
I know what it’s like to feel like a shell. Like a shadow of my former self.
Hi, I'm Shannon. I spend my days working with first responders, healthcare workers, and others in helping roles — the people who show up for everyone else. I have a Masters in Couple and Family Therapy and close to a decade of experience before that as a tech and data consultant.
I know how to build systems. I know how to find the pattern inside a mess. And as the daughter of a firefighter, my dark sense of humor has been trained into me since birth.
Oh, and the question you probably really want to know — this is Chuck. He's a 100-pound therapy dog who comes to work with me most days.
I spend my time constantly thinking about how to change the way we seek support. Most people wait until something breaks. I don't want to wait for that. My work is getting ahead of it — building practical, tactical tools for the weight of this job before it gets loud enough to demand attention. I'm here to teach you, cheer you on, and kick your ass when it comes to finishing your career strong and being present for the family you love.
— Shannon, Founder/Therapist, Stack of Stones
