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    • Abby Shannon, MS, LMHC, NCC
    • Alice Shannon, Therapy Dog
    • Angela Krier, MSW, LISW
    • Christina Gonzalez, ARNP
    • Dawna Heil, MS, LMHC
    • Douglas Steenblock, MD
    • Duane Eberly, BSW
    • Emily Clawson, ARNP
    • Erin Hatcher, ARNP
    • James Khile, MHR, LMFT
    • Kimberly Hagen, MSW, LISW
    • Kristin Pikna, MA, TLMHC, NCC
    • Lisa Rock, ARNP
    • Megan Eichmeier, ARNP
    • Megan Steim, MS, TLMHC
    • Michael Bergman, MS
    • Millie Shannon, Therapy Dog
    • Morgan Oliver, MSW, LMSW
    • Nakomis Maher, MSW, LISW
    • Nicolas Calzada, MSW, LISW
    • Paul Daniel, PhD, LMHC
    • Ron Eberline, MS
    • Tyler Determann, MSW, LISW
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  • Home
  • Make a Payment
  • Paperwork (New & Current Clients)
  • Clinical Team
    • Abby Shannon, MS, LMHC, NCC
    • Alice Shannon, Therapy Dog
    • Angela Krier, MSW, LISW
    • Christina Gonzalez, ARNP
    • Dawna Heil, MS, LMHC
    • Douglas Steenblock, MD
    • Duane Eberly, BSW
    • Emily Clawson, ARNP
    • Erin Hatcher, ARNP
    • James Khile, MHR, LMFT
    • Kimberly Hagen, MSW, LISW
    • Kristin Pikna, MA, TLMHC, NCC
    • Lisa Rock, ARNP
    • Megan Eichmeier, ARNP
    • Megan Steim, MS, TLMHC
    • Michael Bergman, MS
    • Millie Shannon, Therapy Dog
    • Morgan Oliver, MSW, LMSW
    • Nakomis Maher, MSW, LISW
    • Nicolas Calzada, MSW, LISW
    • Paul Daniel, PhD, LMHC
    • Ron Eberline, MS
    • Tyler Determann, MSW, LISW
  • Patient Portal
  • TeleHealth
  • Our Services
  • Integrated Health Services
  • Jail Diversion
  • BHIS & In Home Family Therapy
  • Our History
  • Attendance & Scheduling Policies
  • Privacy Practices
  • Education & Training Center
  • Employment
  • Genoa Pharmacy
  • Contact Us
  • COVID-19 Update
  • Additional Emergency Mental Health Resources
  • Client Feedback
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Abby Shannon, MS, LMHC, NCC
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Practicing Since: 2018
Licensure: Clinical Mental Health
Client Description: ​Age 13 to Geriatric
Client Focus Areas: ​​
  • Trauma
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Depression
  • PTSD
  • Bipolar
  • CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)​
  • DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy)
  • Adolescent Concerns
  • Loss and Grief
  • Personality Disorders
  • Sexuality Concerns
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • LGBTQIA+​
  • Animal Assisted Therapy
  • Crisis Counseling
  • Self-harm behavior
  • Critical Incident Stress Management & Debriefing ​ ​

Abby is a recognized National Certified Mental Health Counselor who has a passion connecting mental health and the therapeutic nature of animals. She has worked with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, and utilizes an integrative therapeutic modality to fit the needs of the client. Abby is a certified Canine-Assisted Intervention Specialist and is often accompanied by one of her therapy dogs (Millie or Alice) during counseling sessions. Abby embraces humor, creativity, and uniqueness, and provides a comforting place to express mental health needs and build a therapeutic relationship. Abby specializes in trauma, abuse, PTSD, anxiety, self-harm, depression, and numerous other areas.

Abby was born and raised in “small town” Iowa. She enjoys painting, camping, photography, and spending time with her furry companions. She received her undergraduate at Wartburg College, and her Master’s degree at Capella University.

Marshalltown Office
Center Associates

3809 South Center St.
​Marshalltown, IA 50158
641-752-1585 (telephone)
​641-752-9665 (fax)

Toledo Office
Center Associates
1309 S Broadway
Toledo, IA 52342
641-484-5234 (telephone)
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