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Shannon R. Pickett, Psy.D.
pronouns: she/her/hers

Shannon R. Pickett, Psy.D.

Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Pickett is a licensed psychologist with a doctorate in Clinical Psychology. She received a dual B.A./B.F.A. in Sociology and Communications from the University of Memphis. She earned her M.A. and Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology at the Hawaii School for Professional Psychology at Chaminade University. She completed trainings at:

  • The Trauma Center at JRI, Brookline, MA
  • JRI’s Metrowest Behavioral Health Center, Acton, MA
  • Federal Medical Center, Devens, MA
  • Federal Detention Center, Honolulu, HI
  • The Center for Deployment Psychology, Bethesda, MD
  • Solari: A Place for Comfort, Honolulu, HI
  • Forensic Psychology Private Practice, Hawaii Kai, HI

Dr. Pickett completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Trauma Center at JRI, specializing in the treatment of the psychological sequelae of trauma. There she received training from preeminent experts in the areas of complex and intergenerational trauma, dissociation, and relational parts work. Additionally, she worked with Project REACH and the New England Coalition Against Trafficking (NECAT) to provide services to survivors of human trafficking.

General Areas of Focus:

Her extensive training in cutting edge treatments allows her to treat a variety of issues with expertise in treating

  • Trauma/dissociation
  • Anxiety, depression
  • Life transition
  • Attachment and relationship difficulties
  • Multicultural issues
  • ADD/ADHD
  • LGBTQIA+, gender, and sexuality topics (kink-friendly)
  • Interpersonal and community violence, human trafficking, and sexual assault
  • Substance use and addiction
  • Grief, loss, and bereavement

How I Can Help:

If I were to sum up my therapeutic style in one word, it would probably be “acceptance.” I am here to accept you, exactly as you are, even when you can’t accept yourself. It is my goal to create a safe, relaxed, nonjudgmental atmosphere in which you can feel seen and heard. In this space, it is okay to not be okay. I will meet you where you are and work collaboratively with you to identify and address any current or historical stressors that may be negatively impacting your life. My holistic, person-centered approach to therapy is based on your unique needs and is informed by extensive training and experience in various trauma-focused treatment modalities. I frequently utilize principles from sensorimotor therapy, EMDR, and relational parts work, along with more traditional cognitive and behavioral tools, to aid you in feeling more integrated and regulated. I believe therapy does not have to be static or stationary. If your body feels the urge to move during sessions, I encourage you to do so. I also welcome anything you wish to bring into session that inspires or resonates with you. Is there a meme or TikTok video that brought you joy this week? I’d love to see it. Has a song or poem gotten you through a particularly hard day? I am here for it. And I’m here for you, whenever you’re ready.

Advanced Trainings:

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Certification in Traumatic Stress Studies, Trauma Center at JRI
  • Dissociative Parts Work Seminar led by senior faculty at the Trauma Center at JRI
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
  • Attachment, Regulation, and Competency (ARC)
  • Sensorimotor Arousal Regulation Treatment (SMART)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Treatment of Military-Related Issues, Center for Deployment Psychology