What Clients Are Saying

Choosing a therapist—especially for something as personal as your relationship, intimacy, or sexuality—can feel vulnerable. Here’s what former clients have shared about their experience working with Shannon.

“I was always skeptical about the help a therapist could actually bring to a couple—however, having spent a year in couples therapy with Shannon, my skepticism was misplaced.

We found Shannon at a particularly trying time in our marriage, where my wife and I didn’t have the confidence in our relationship or trust level to be completely honest and vulnerable with one another. Enter Shannon… she stepped in, listened, and quickly understood the heart of our issues.

Rather than trying to fix our problems, she equipped us with effective mental gauges, tools, and communication approaches which helped us rebuild as a couple. She was available when we needed her, never judged our opinions, thoughts, or mistakes, but if either of us said or did things that might be harmful or insensitive to the other, she would step in and help us understand the other’s perspective.

I was impressed with Shannon’s subject-matter knowledge, but even more impressed with her ability to effectively work with my wife and me to rebuild our priceless relationship. Without a doubt, the most important money we ever spent!”

— J.R., Salt Lake City

“Shannon has a caring, inviting presence that communicates even over the internet.

She shared just the right amount of resources and ideas so that we did not feel overwhelmed, but fully supported. We have a great marriage but knew there is always room to grow.

We felt brave and daring for seeking her help; inviting another person into the intimate details of your marriage is a risk. We are very happy and grateful we swallowed our fear and sought her advice!”

— L.N., St. George

“Shannon Hickman is a wonderful therapist.

My wife and I have been working with her for more than a year, and she’s been tremendously helpful as we try to navigate a very tricky and emotionally charged sexual issue in our relationship.

She’s a thoughtful communicator and a careful and patient listener with a wealth of knowledge about the science of sexuality, conflict management, identity, and attachment.

We would recommend her to anyone seeking a smart, patient, kind, evidence-driven, sex-positive couples therapist.”

— D.S., Salt Lake City

Ready to create meaningful change in your relationship?

Learn more about couples therapy and sex therapy at Core Healing Counseling, or reach out to schedule a consultation.