Shannon Rapalo Medina, LICSW

Shannon Rapalo Medina is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Minnesota with seven years of professional experience. As an LICSW she holds a clinical social work license that authorizes her to provide psychotherapy and support for individuals navigating emotional and behavioral challenges. Her practice focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, process trauma and abuse, cope with grief and loss, and build motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.

She emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed honestly and explored collaboratively. Shannon views the decision to seek support as a courageous first step toward a more fulfilling life, and she aims to offer practical skills and compassionate guidance that empower clients to move toward their goals. Her work also addresses related concerns such as forgiveness, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, financial stress, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and cultivating self-love.

Shannon integrates evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person’s needs, meeting clients where they are and supporting gradual, meaningful change. She frames therapy as a partnership focused on safety, growth, and building the strengths clients already bring to the process.