Dr. Shannon Lerach, PHD
Psychologist - Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, Psychologist - Forensic Psychology
Biography
Shannon Lerach was born and raised in San Diego, California, and graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of San Diego with Majors in Interdisciplinary Humanities and Philosophy, and a Minor in P… Read more ›
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I have been in counseling on and off for 45 years. It was not until I started going to Shannon Learch that I started to see and feel real progress in my life. Her knowledge and practice of EMDR has changed my life for the better, much better. I don't put comments like this out there lightly. After years of little or no prog…
Summary
Provider Training
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
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| Alliant International University | Doctorate | Clinical Psychology | 2008 |
Experience & Accolades
| Position | Organization | Time |
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| Volunteer Trauma Psychologist | Liberia, Africa A year dedicating my time and energy working in Liberia, a war-torn country that is still recovering from a 14-year civil war that ended in 2003, providing trauma-focused therapy to women who had experienced sexual violence, and former child soldiers | 2013 - 2013 |
| Licensed Clinical Psychologist | Shannon Lerach, Ph.D., Inc., A Psychological Corporation A trauma-specialist working with children, adolescents, adults and families utilizing therapeutic approaches including Child-Centered Play Therapy, Attachment-based therapies, family-systems theory, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, etc. | 2014 - Present |
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Specialties
Languages Spoken
EnglishMedical Specialties
- Psychologist - Sub-Specialty: Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology
- Psychologist - Sub-Specialty: Forensic Psychology
I am a trauma specialist working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that span from therapy for depression and grief counseling to parenting support, child-centered play therapy, family counseling and beyond.
Years In Practice: 19 (started in 2007)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Dr. Lerach specializes in treating the following types of patients:
- Children and Pre-Teens
Medical Philosophy: Integrative Medicine
Payment Options
Payment DetailsReviews
Number of Reviews: 1
Most Recent Review: 04/25/2016
Office & Staff Evaluation
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April 25, 2016
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Practice At 3434 Grove St - 3434 Grove St
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- Average Wait Time Less than 5 minutes
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“A Professional that really cares.”
I have been in counseling on and off for 45 years. It was not until I started going to Shannon Learch that I started to see and feel real progress in my life. Her knowledge and practice of EMDR has changed my life for the better, much better. I don't put comments like this out there lightly. After years of little or no progress, I am very thankful to have found Shannon and to have made giant leaps in my overall well being finally realizing peace and serenity in my life.
Locations
Affiliated Practices
Shannon Lerach, Ph.D., A Psychological Corporation
243 N. Highway 101Solana Beach, CA 92075
Practice At 3434 Grove St
3434 Grove StLemon Grove, CA 91945
Practice At 3020 Childrens Way Mc5014
3020 Childrens Way Mc5014San Diego, CA 92123
Practice Colleagues
Dr Jacqueline Pusateri, Psy D - Counselor, Psychologist
Giancarlo Pia, LCSW - Social Worker
Alexandria Majcher, Other - Social Worker
Christina Ramirez, LMFT - Marriage & Family Therapist
Bradfield Sampica, MS, MFT - Marriage & Family Therapist
Janet Parat, MSW, PPSC - Counselor
Christopher Parks, Other - Counselor
Edname Abad, - Counselor
Shonta Battle, - Counselor
Sheri Rouse, MFT - Marriage & Family Therapist
Procedures & Services
Procedures & Treatments Offered
- 730 Evaluations
- Attachment Theory
- Child-centered Play Therapy
- Eye-movement Desensitization Reprocessing (emdr)
- Family-systems Therapies
- Parent Mediation
- Parental Coaching
Commonly Prescribed Medications
Dr. Shannon Lerach, PHD has not yet listed the medications that she commonly prescribes.
Billing Policies & Payment Options
Dr. Shannon Lerach, PHD accepts the following payment methods:- Personal Check
- Cash
More info: $200 for a 60-minute hour. Reduced fee services are available on an as needed basis. I provide sliding scale fees based on your particular financial situation and work with every client to make sure that therapy is never limited by financial hardship.
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: Yes
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: Yes
Accepted Insurance
Accepted Insurance
Currently, I am cash-pay only and am covered on an Out-Of-Network basis by your insurance company if you have that type of benefit. To make it the easiest and most convenient for you, North County Billing will bill your insurance for you so that you will be reimbursed by your insurance company. I require payment at the time of service. If you would like to know what part of my fee your insurance company will cover and reimburse, please contact Leanne Russell at North County Billing by calling 760.944.2978.
Comment - “ A Professional that really cares. ”
I have been in counseling on and off for 45 years. It was not until I started going to Shannon Learch that I started to see and feel real progress in my life. Her knowledge and practice of EMDR has changed my life for the better, much better. I don't put comments like this out there lightly. After years of little or no progress, I am very thankful to have found Shannon and to have made giant leaps in my overall well being finally realizing peace and serenity in my life.