Our Approach

SHANNON M. SEIBEL, LPCC

Shannon Seibel, LPCC provides trauma-informed, holistic psychotherapy with a focus on supporting first responders, public safety personnel, and frontline workers. Her approach considers the whole person and is grounded in the belief that effective therapy addresses both emotional and physiological responses to stress and trauma. Shannon offers person-centered individual therapy for concerns including trauma responses, anxiety, depression, grief, self-image difficulties, and self-harm.

Therapy with Shannon is collaborative and goal-oriented. She integrates evidence-informed practices such as behavioral activation, strengths identification, adaptability skills, and solution-focused goal setting to support improved daily functioning. Treatment focuses on helping clients better understand their stress responses, build on existing strengths, and work toward practical goals that enhance overall wellbeing.

Prior to becoming a counselor, Shannon worked for 17 years in civilian roles within law enforcement in North Central Minnesota. This professional background gives her a strong clinical understanding of the unique occupational and family stressors faced by first responders and those working in public safety and criminal justice. Her work is informed by firsthand knowledge of cumulative trauma, secondary and vicarious trauma, moral injury, and the long-term impact of high-stress careers. Shannon’s practice is grounded in respect for these communities and a commitment to providing culturally responsive, effective mental health care

Shannon Seibel is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC license #4622) through the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy, 2829 University Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414; and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPC-AZ-231) in the State of Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners, 1740 West Adams Street, #3600, Phoenix, AZ 85007.

Curriculum Vitae (CV 2026)

Current Volunteer Positions and Active Memberships

North Central CISM Team, MHP & Clinical Coordinator

Central CISM Team, MHP

American Counseling Association; American Counseling Education and Supervision; and Minnesota Counseling Association

Central Region Minnesota Responds Medical Reserve Corps (MN Responds MRC)

City of Bemidji, Community and Police Advisory Board – Chair

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association - Member

Headwaters Alliance for Suicide Prevention – Member

International Critical Incident Stress Foundation - Member

International Public Safety Association – Advisory Committee Member National Alliance on Mental Health - Member

Rural Minnesota Mental Health Professionals Network – Member

United Way of Bemidji Area, Women United – Member