Shannon Larson, LICSW, M.Ed., MSW

 

Welcome to Wander Well Counseling, and thank you for taking this first step toward your well-being. Therapy can be a meaningful way to navigate life’s challenges, offering space to reflect and make adjustments where needed. In the busyness of daily life, prioritizing yourself can feel selfish—but I assure you, it’s not. Between work, family, relationships, and life’s many demands, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed at times. The good news? You don’t have to navigate it alone.

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As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, I have extensive experience working with individuals addressing a wide range of concerns from generalized anxiety and depression to illness and loss. Each person’s situation is unique, and I collaborate with you to develop therapeutic goals tailored to your needs and aspirations. Sometimes these goals are clear, and other times they may feel uncertain. My role is to help you identify these areas and work with you to build on your strengths—because we all have them, even if we sometimes feel we don’t—to create a life that feels more fulfilling to you.

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I hold a Master's in Social Work with a concentration in Trauma-Informed Care and a Master's in Education focused on Early Childhood Education. My professional experience includes previous roles at Mass General Brigham Hospital, YMCA of the North Shore, and Plummer Youth Promise. As a volunteer, I have worked with Girls Inc. to support higher education opportunities for minority students and served on advisory committees at Boston Children’s Hospital, advocating for increased children's mental health initiatives within the Commonwealth.

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License/Training

Salem State University- Master of Social Work (MSW)

Salem State University- Master of Education (M.Ed)

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker #127158

 

Advanced Training

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy by the Beck Institute & Boston University School of Social Work