Pacific Coast Therapist, Inc

Dr. Shannon Frank-Richter is a board-certified psychotherapist with nearly two decades of experience in healthcare and mental health leadership. She holds national credentials as a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC), and is a Clinical Fellow of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). She earned a Doctorate in Health Science and a CACREP-accredited master’s degree in counseling—the highest educational standard in the field. Dr. Frank-Richter is licensed in California, Oregon, Washington, and Nevada, and provides virtual therapy exclusively to clients residing in Pacific Time Zone states, allowing for consistent, high-quality care across state lines. Her clinical work focuses on neurodivergence, trauma, and complex relational patterns, particularly among high-functioning individuals navigating burnout, identity shifts, and long-standing attachment dynamics. Drawing from attachment theory, epigenetics, and person-centered psychology, Dr. Frank-Richter offers a thoughtful, strengths-based approach that emphasizes clarity, self-trust, and sustainable change. She is certified as an Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS #950449) and is deeply committed to inclusive, affirming care. When clinically appropriate, she integrates nature-based and experiential practices as evidence-supported tools for nervous system regulation and long-term well-being. In addition to her private practice, Dr. Frank-Richter serves as a psychotherapist with Project Rebound at San Francisco State University, supporting students who were formerly incarcerated as they pursue higher education and personal reintegration. Her work is informed by extensive experience in epigenetics, neurodivergence, attachment systems, and crisis management, allowing her to address both individual concerns and the broader generational or systemic patterns that shape them. Therapy is collaborative, intentional, and tailored to the complexity of each client’s lived experience. To explore whether working together is the right fit, you are invited to request a complimentary 20-minute consultation through this website.