Shannon Colar (Terry), LCPC - IL

Shannon Colar, the founder of SCT- Counseling, is a multi-passionate entrepreneur who is constantly searching for ways to empower people to live their best and most fulfilled lives. Shannon has always had a natural knack for providing her peers and loved ones with sound advice. As life progressed, Shannon pivoted from wanting to be an architect to falling in love with the idea of being a psychotherapist. Shannon acquired her Bachelor's degree in Applied Psychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a Master's Degree in Clinical Counseling from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2013. She is currently a Doctoral Student at Adler University. Throughout her ten years in the counseling profession, Shannon has worked with various individuals facing various challenges. Regardless of the person/challenge, Shannon has found great pleasure in being an ally to each of her clients as they journey to healing and wholeness.

Present day, Shannon enjoys working with clients managing anxiety, depression, relationship issues (pre-marital, marriage, & divorce), life transitions, and creatives, to name a few.

Fun Facts: Shannon enjoys crafting (sewing & anything Circut maker), all things food, and blogging/creative writing.