Hi, I'm
Shannon
Algeo
Psychotherapist. Artist.
Researcher.Poet.
Meditation Teacher.
Facilitator. Human.
NOW IN HARDCOVER
The Power in Your Hands
My first hardcover book The Power in Your Hands: Liberate Yourself from Attachment to Technology addresses a defining issue of our time: our attachment relationship to technology. It is the first book to present research that shows how a person's attachment styles and relationship history impact compulsive smartphone habits, as we reach for our phones as a "surrogate attachment figure" that is increasingly replacing real human relationships.
This book offers a research-backed and holistic approach to help humanity reckon with, remember, and reclaim our human intelligence. It combines neuroscience, attachment, mindfulness, and experiential practices to put down our phones and pick our lives.
"A moving and inspiring book about the most important topic facing all of us."
— Johann Hari, New York Times Bestselling Author of Stolen Focus
My therapeutic approach is rooted in the scientific research of attachment theory and the ancient wisdom of community: we do not heal alone by ourselves—healing occurs relationally.
"What has been broken relationally must be repaired relationally"
—Donald Kalsched, Clinical Psychologist
I work with individuals, couples, and families, and I treat a wide range of symptoms from anxiety, depression, trauma, identity issues, addictive behaviors, grief, betrayal, communication, and interpersonal skills.
I have a Masters in Counseling Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute—with an Emphasis in Depth Psychology.
I am Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT #139516) and Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC #13859), registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS). I am now accepting new clients via telehealth (individuals, couples, and families) under the supervision of my clinical supervisor Shana Burns, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #53207) of Ojai Marriage and Family Therapy.
I am now accepting new clients.
What People Are Saying...
"Shannon is a warm, empathic, and clever human with a strong ability to hold space for others' experiences. He cares deeply about this work and is passionate about helping others.
- Jacob Simon
I AM ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS
What Type of Therapy Are You Looking For?
Individual Therapy
In our first few sessions, you and I will work together to identify your presenting issues and goals for therapy, which may change over time. My approach is relational, humanistic, trauma-informed, strengths based, and depth oriented.
Couples/Family Therapy
I practice Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples, which is a thoroughly researched, attachment-based approach to identify ruptures in the relationship and strengthen the bond of your partnership. My approach is experiential and relational.
AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK AND AUDIOBOOK
Trust Your Truth
Do you ever struggle to trust yourself and listen to the voice of your inner wisdom? Self-doubt intensifies whenever we give our power away to people and things outside of us. But your self-worth is always sourced from within you.
Organized by the seven chakras—the energetic centers of the body—Trust Your Truth invites you to discover your truth on every level of your being:
- to awaken to your true calling,
- accept yourself wholeheartedly,
- honor your emotions, trust your intuition, and
- measure success based on how true you can be to yourself—rather than the expectations of others.
Each chapter contains raw stories of transformation from my life, journaling questions, and meditation practices that invite you to become the most present and empowered version of you.
"Shannon Algeo is a sage for our times. And his life-changing book is a handbook for living. We are more than ready for this message!"
- Sheri Salata, former executive producer-The Oprah Winfrey Show and author of The Beautiful No
"Like a guide through a very dense forest, Shannon paves a path and sheds light on where we need to walk."
- Marianne Williamson, NYTimes
Bestselling Author of A Return to Love
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Deepak Chopra: "Who is the you experiencing this moment?"
For the last thirty years, Dr. Chopra has been at the forefront of the meditation revolution. He is the author of over 90 books translated into over forty-three languages, including numerous New York Times bestsellers. TIME magazine has described Dr. Chopra as “one of their top 100 most influential people.”
Sonya Renee Taylor: The Body is Not an Apology
Sonya Renee Taylor is the Founder and Radical Executive Officer of The Body is Not An Apology, a digital media and education company promoting radical self-love and body empowerment as the foundational tool for social justice and global transformation.
Marianne Williamson: Love as a Political Force
Can love be used as a practical force to transform our nation?
Marianne Williamson is an internationally acclaimed lecturer, activist and author of four #1 New York Times bestselling books including the culture-shifting A Return to Love. She has been one of America’s most well known public voices for more than three decades.
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