Center for Change & Empowerment
Specialized care for eating and health concerns, identity exploration, and professional well-being.
Are concerns about your body, health, or career starting to run your life? Do old coping strategies no longer work?
Whether you’re navigating a medical diagnosis, rebuilding your relationship with food, questioning your direction, or caring for others, you don’t have to do it alone.
This is a space to be heard and supported. Together, we’ll focus on what matters most and build practical steps toward greater clarity, confidence, and self-trust—one intentional change at a time.
Hello! I’m Shannon—a licensed psychologist with a feminist approach to healing—one that centers your autonomy, challenges harmful cultural narratives, and honors your full, lived experience. I specialize in eating disorder treatment and health psychology services, offering research-supported treatment to help you navigate the intersection of physical health, mental well-being, and identity.
Whether you’re struggling with food and body concerns, managing a chronic health condition, or feeling weighed down by societal expectations, my approach is collaborative, affirming, and grounded in research-supported methods. My goal isn’t to “fix” you, it’s to help you recognize your strengths, live in alignment with your values, and grow your sense of confidence.
Meet Dr. Patterson
Services
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Eating Disorder Treatment
Research-supported therapy that offers the best chance of recovery for you or your loved one. Learn more about treatment.
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Health Psychology Services
Health psychology focuses on the connection between your mind, body, and behaviors—helping you manage chronic health conditions, improve lifestyle habits, and cope with the emotional impact of illness
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Sleep and Anxiety Support
Targeted CBT treatment for insomnia and anxiety, focused on better sleep, reduced worry, and long-term relief.
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Consultation, Training and Other Services
Schedule consultation, a guest lecture or get support with program development and evaluation