Shannon Dames

I serve as a registered nurse, counsellor, educator, and researcher, bringing more than 20 years of experience in health, counselling, and systemic and resilience-informed practice. I work with people navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, life transitions, and questions of meaning and wellbeing. I also provide preparation and integration support around significant therapeutic or transformative experiences.

My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and grounded in harm reduction. I draw from person-centred and experiential therapies, mindfulness and somatic approaches, and resilience-oriented care. As a co-founder of Roots to Thrive, I have a particular interest in supporting resilience, reconnection, self-awareness, and agency. I aim to provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space where people can better understand themselves and move toward meaningful and sustainable change.