Shannon Beaver Derrick, LCSW, CAADC, Doctoral Candidate

Shannon holds her License of Social Work and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor credentials. She has earned her Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Informed Care certifications. As the founder of Mount North, she has merged her practice, “Central PA Neurofeedback,” to be able to meet the needs of those in our communities and across the nation.

Shannon helps teens, adults, couples and families to use their strengths to become their best selves. She specializes in long-term healing, stress management, personal and professional growth strategies, behavioral modification, relationship and family well-being and helping people to become their authentic selves. She has specialized training and experience with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, LGBTQ, Neurodiversity-Affirmative Support and Assessments for autism, ADHD, as well as court-ordered and custody evaluations and counseling.

“I have decades of experience, education, and training in multiple evidence-based treatment modalities, which make it possible for me to meet you on your journey and aid you in crafting an approach that is as unique as your goals are. From neurofeedback brain training utilizing NeurOptimal to customized plans for adults and children, being your best self is possible.”

For those wondering, NeurOptimal is a safe and effective FDA approved system that gives feedback directly to your brain allowing it to regulate more efficiently. It can help with brain fog, memory, anxiety, depression, grief, and even traumatic brain injury or concussion. If you are interested in brain training or scheduling a session with Shannon, call us or send a message for more info!