Shannon Selvaratnam, Bs

PRACTICUM TRAINEE

Shannon works under the supervision of Dr. Kwon (PSY33823), providing therapy and psychological testing for all ages. Shannon has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology & Brain Sciences with a minor in Applied Psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She is currently pursuing her PsyD in Clinical Psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. 

Shannon participated in research at the University of California, Santa Barbara focusing on minority/majority individuals’ reactions under duress. Furthermore, she has a year and a half of experience as a Registered Behavior Technician, providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children and adolescents diagnosed with autism and ADHD in home, school, and clinical settings. 

Shannon is passionate about providing care and support for individuals from multicultural backgrounds. She aims to weaken the stigma surrounding mental health as something not worth paying attention to. By doing this, she aims to create healthier, happier environments for children and their families so they can achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives. She looks forward to walking side-by-side with clients on their journeys while continuing to grow as a clinician.