Meet the team

Shannyn has over 27 years of experience working with people as they  expand, shift and create sustainable social change individually and collectively.

She has worked with children, youth, families, couples, groups and institutions in supporting the advancement of practicing and cultivating compassion as the most important tool and building block to utilize in grounding sustainable healing and change. Shannyn has been working with the Somatic Experiencing© modality since 2013 and uses somatic practices as a means for liberation.

Education

• Bachelor of Social Work at Colorado State University
• Master of Social Work at Brown School of Social Work Washington University
• Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Certification completed in 2020

What to expect from a session with Shannyn:

You can expect from Shannyn that your “entire self” is welcome! She will work therapeutically and somatically with what you bring. Expect your wounded places to be respected, handled with care, and provided with skillful clinical attention and presence.

Sharon Alvandi

MAT, LCSW-Supervisor

Lead Clinician, Sound Healer

They/them

Since 2010, Sharon has taught/facilitated classes and groups while working on projects in the realms of education, building antiracist and identity affirming mental health practices, developing gender equity in communities, and faith-based learning. Sharon currently supervises social workers and is building their sound healing practice.

In their free time, they obsess over nerdy things like relational cultural theory, their next foodie adventure in San Antonio and how trees look like broccoli from a distance.

Education

• Master of Art in Teaching at Bard College MAT
• Master of Social Work at University of Michigan School of Social Work
• Certificate in communal leadership at University of Michigan School of Social Work

What to expect from a session with Sharon:

Using an holistic approach, that includes somatic experiencing and sound healing, Sharon meets their clients and students where they’re at to develop critical consciousness and relational praxis in healing work. Sharon is fond of using psychoeducation, experiential learning, critical questioning techniques, and mindfulness practices as means for empowerment in their therapy sessions.

Debbie Seabers, LCSW

She/they

Debbie is experienced in serving adults who are working towards trauma recovery, stress management, and emotional balance. They utilize somatic informed tools such as EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) and are trained in EMDR therapy. 

Debbie takes an eclectic approach to therapy meaning that they full from a variety of therapeutic models such as DBT, CBT, and ACT. 

In her own words, “I believe that everyone already has what they need to emotionally grow and thrive within themselves. My goal is to help people better access these resources by guiding them on a journey to self-connection, self-trust, and self-compassion.

Education

• Bachelor of Social Work at Harding University
• Master of Social Work at University of Texas at San Antonio
  

What to expect from a session with Debbie:

Coming from a strengths based perspective, you can expect Debbie to acknowledge and celebrate your growth moments, regardless of how big or small they are. You can also expect Debbie to honor you as a human being deserving of respected boundaries, informed care, and transparent communication. 

Kimberlee Gill, LMSW

She/her/hers

Kim is dedicated to providing resources, guidance, and support to empower individuals in making informed decisions and positively impacting their communities. Kim utilizes an anti-oppressive framework and systems theory to approach mental health issues, ensuring that her practice is inclusive and considers the broader social and systemic factors affecting her clients' well-being. Outside of her professional life, Kim enjoys collecting plants and spending quality time with her dogs.

Education

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at University of Texas at Austin 
• Master of Social Work at University of Texas at San Antonio 

What to expect from a session with Kimberlee Gill:

Kim collaborates with you, recognizing you as the expert of your own life, while providing guidance and practical tools. She challenges you in a way that validates your feelings and experiences but also holds you accountable for your actions, fostering personal growth and empowerment.

Kim sees children and young people between the ages of 5-17 as well and young adults ages 18- 25.