Shannon Webb, LICSW, VP Advising Council of Behavior Health

Social Worker | Clinical

4545 Cordata Parkway Bellingham WA, 98226 Show map

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I have a deep passion for social work, rooted in the values of servant leadership, diversity, equity, and inclusion. My commitment to the health and well-being of the communities I serve is unwavering.

Over the past 20 years in the mental health sector, I have held various roles, including leadership, direct service, consultant, and strategist. My experience spans a comprehensive range of mental health services, including Adult IOP, Adult OP, Child and Family Programs (clinic-based and school-based across seven school districts and over 40 schools), lifespan services, geriatric programs with a focus on memory care programming, houseless and housing instability programs, psychiatric services, low-intensity medication management, crisis line programs, emergency shelter programs, transitional housing programs, youth housing, at-risk youth, and much more.

Education and Training

Eastern Washington University MSW 2007

Eastern Washington University BA Sociology 2005

Whatcom Community College Chemical Dependency Degree 2018

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Shannon Webb, LICSW, VP Advising Council of Behavior Health

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Wellness Tips for Navigating a Layoff
1. Sleep – Practice good sleep hygiene by sticking with your bedtime routine, including the times you normally go to sleep and wake up. Work life balance is important, and when there’s a loss of a job, that balance becomes askew or, sometimes, completely reversed. Try to remain consistent with...
Tips to Manage Depression
Depression is commonly diagnosed as a mood disorder that can cause feelings of sadness, loss of interest and despair. Depression carries with it an impact on our cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and physical functions. While sadness, negative thinking, and loneliness affect all of us at one point...

Can a social worker help improve my son's behavior?
This is a great question and I am glad you have reached out. I would absolutely talk to the school social worker about the behavior. Additionally, it wouldn't hurt to request a referral for counseling or see if counseling is offered at the school, some schools have embedded counseling programs at school. Now, I dont know the age of your son so depending on the age there are targeted behavioral therapies that a counselor or school social worker can provide in conjunction with the teachers. Its possible that this could lead to a 504 plan or IEP that supports your child with their educational goals and learning while also keeping them in school and meeting their social and emotional needs. Fighting can be an external action to an internal unmet need and the school can partner with you to support you and your son in understanding what is going on. READ MORE
Can a speech delay be fixed?
I would recommend a Well Child visit with your PCP to rule out any medical conditions and then also get a hearing test done as well. In the meantime you can order or make your own picture book to assist with non verbal communication and to help with the basics of routine items throughout the day like mealtime, hygiene, clothing transitions from day to night, and things like that. READ MORE
Can you fix stuttering in a child?
speech issues can be tricky, but do not worry there is a lot that can be done to support a child with speech therapy and also having a screen for anxiety. READ MORE
How long does speech therapy take for late talkers to work?
It can take some time, the fact that you have your 2 year old in Speech Therapy already is a great step! There are some kiddo's who will be in speech therapy while in elementary school and the complications require dental work and orthodontist work to expand the pallet to make more room for the tongue to make sounds, stay the course. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

First Approach Skills Training and CertificationIntegrated Behavioral Health Care Management CertificationDC: 0-5 Diagnostic Assessment TrainingEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Certification (EMDR)Certificate of Clinical SupervisionChild Mental Health Specialist (CMHS)Certified Cognitive Behavioral Health Therapist (CCBT)Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - TF CBTLicensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)Washington CANS 5-20

Faculty Titles & Positions

Vice President, Behavioral Health & Chemical Dependency Advisory Council Whatcom Community College 2023 - Present
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Associate • Provided individual, couples, and fami Touchstone, Bellingham WA 2015 - 2016
Resident Care Coordinator, Resident & Family Services Highgate, Bellingham WA 2015 - 2016
Director Social Services, Former Social Services Consultant, Long Term Care Social Worker Mt Baker Care Center, Bellingham WA 2015 - 2015
Director, Social Services Alderwood Park, Bellingham WA 2011 - 2012
Director, former Shelter Manager Womencare, Bellingham WA 2007 - 2011
Therapist, Counseling Department Northwest Youth Services, Bellingham WA 2007 - 2008
Case Manager, former Shelter Staff, former Night Staff Volunteers of America, Spokane WA 2003 - 2007
Senior Case Manager, former Case Manager, Crisis Line Advocate, Night Staff, Night Desk Advocate, Crisis Line Advocate, Fun Factory Staff YWCA, Spokane WA & Walla Walla 2007 - 1997
Senior Case Manager, former Case Manager, Crisis Line Advocate, Night Staff, Night Desk Advocate, Crisis Line Advocate, Fun Factory Staff YWCA, Spokane WA & Walla Walla 2007 - 1997

Awards

Visionary Leader Award 2024 Worldwide Women's Association
Community Partner of The Year 2024 Bellingham Public Schools
Field Instructor Certificate 2023 Eastern Washington University
Scout Spirit Award 2020 Boy Scouts of America
Woman of the Year 2011 National Association of Professional Women
Certificate of Practicum Instruction 2010 University of Washington
Everyday Leader Award 2004 Eastern Washington University

Professional Memberships

Worldwide Womens Association
Whatcom County Opioid MAC Group
Eastern Washington University Alumni Association
Phi Alpha Alumni
National Association Social Workers
Alpha Kappa Delta Alumni

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

Mount Baker Council, Scouting America
Conservation Northwest
Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc

Treatments

TFCBT, CBT, DBT, EMDR, TFCBT-G, FAST

Internships

YWCA Domestic Violence Program, VOA Crosswalk Program

Professional Society Memberships

NASW, AKD, PKD

Professional Affiliations

Board Member: Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Volunteer: Whatcom Community College Advisory Board, Phi Alpha Delta Honors Society: Membership During Graduate Program, Alpha Kapp Delta Honors Society: Membership During Undergraduate Program

Articles and Publications

Wellness Tip for Those Navigating a Layoff - Layoffs can be devastating. This article explores several tips for those navigating a layoff focusing on wellness. LGBTQ+ Youth Behavioral Health Services - No matter where they live, Queer Youth deserve safe spaces, supportive resources and affirming care to advance into adulthood with health, opportunity and equity. In this special Pride-month episode, we're joined by Shannon Webb from Compass Health as we focus on behavioral health services for LGBTQ+ Youth in rural and suburban communities, where access to these services has been traditionally limited if not entirely absent. Shannon shares her own story which led her from a home with an incarcerated parent to working in social work to advocate for and empower young people across the Puget Sound region. Mental Health Care for Whatcom County Adolescents - Group and one-on-one mental health therapy sessions provided support for students in five of seven public school districts in Whatcom County this summer, supplementing services available during the school year and enabling students to connect and bond over shared issues. However, providers note, gaps still remain in serving adolescents needs

What do you attribute your success to?

Dedication to Professional Growth. Leadership Skills. Community Engagement. Passion for Helping Others. Versatility and Adaptability. Strong Work Ethic.

Areas of research

Farm Health and Safety, Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Prevention, Human Rights, International Social Work, and Grief and Loss.

Awards

Visionary Leader Award, Community Partner of The Year Award, Scout Spirit Award, Woman of The Year Award, Everyday Leader Award.

Philanthropic Initiatives

In my volunteering with the Advisory Board at Whatcom Community College I contribute my expertise and time to support the college and up and coming students in the field of Social Work and Chemical Dependency.

Teaching and speaking

I have been a guest lecturer at numerous conferences pharmaceutical industry training programs, collaborating with mental health professionals to share my expertise and contribute to the field of Social Work.

Favorite Place to Vacation

Jamacia, Palm Springs, Orlando, Hawaii, Red Rocks

Hobbies / Sports

Fencing, Swimming, Hiking, Badminton,

Favorite professional publications

Journal of Behavioral Health & Research, Journal of Social Work, American Journal of Psychiatry, Journal of Clinical Psychology, Journal of the Amercian Medical Association Psychiatry,