Compassionate Therapy
For Deeper Healing
Serving the East Bay and California Residents
A Safe Place to Heal from the Past
Offering Hope for a Brighter Future
Hi, I’m Shannon Gustafson.
Licensed MFT in the State of California and Founder of New Hope Trauma Counseling
I’m so glad you’re here. Whatever you are currently facing, your interest in therapy tells me you have a spark of hope. Hope that your life can be different. Hope for a brighter future. I want to nurture that hope.
I am passionate about bringing deeper healing by addressing the roots of your symptoms. I don’t just offer talk therapy. I use specialized tools to help you break free from past traumas big or small. I also offer relational skill-building to help you forge the life you want.
“Trauma is an invisible force that shapes our lives. It shapes the way we live, the way we love and the way we make sense of the world. It is the root of our deepest wounds.”
— Dr. Gabor Mate
Specialized Therapy for
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Depression & Anxiety
Get to the roots of your depression and anxiety. Don’t just manage the symptoms.
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Trauma Recovery
I utilize EMDR & Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help you process big and small traumas at your pace.
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Reparenting
Break generational cycles, learn self-compassion, and new tools for becoming the parent you want to be.
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Healthy Relationships
Are you repeating the same patterns in your relationships? Are you struggling with people-pleasing and boundary setting? Are you recovering from a toxic relationship?
How it works
Step 1
Email me or leave me a voicemail.
Step 2
I will reach out to schedule a free 15 minute phone consultation. I’ll answer any questions you have and we will see if we are a good fit. If things don’t work out, I may be able to point you in the right direction.
Step 3
Get the support and specialized therapy you need. Join me each week remotely or in-person at my office in Berkeley and together we will work toward your goals.