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MENTAL HEALTH
Chronic illness, disability and neurodivergent-affirming therapy with Shannon Sironi, LMHC
Therapy for the full complexity of being you.
Through the flares, & everything in between.
Chronic illness and neurodivergence don't exist in isolation. They shape relationships, identity, values and the ways you move through the world. Therapy doesn't have to ignore that context. I believe it's one of the most important parts of the conversation.
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If reading a long webpage feels like a lot right now, here's the 2-minute version of who I work with, what it's like to work with me, insurance I accept and how to get started.
Virtual sessions for New Yorkers, rooted in accessibility and understanding.
No masking required.
You don’t have to force eye contact, hide your sensory needs or present a version of yourself that feels easier for others to understand.
We go at your pace.
Your energy, symptoms, and executive functioning can change from day to day. Our work can change with it.
Come as you are.
Need to attend from bed? Prefer your camera off? Need to move, take breaks or find a different way to participate? We’ll work together to make therapy accessible and sustainable.
Your experiences are real.
I won’t assume every challenge is anxiety, depression or a mindset issue. Pain, fatigue, sensory overload, and medical experiences deserve space.
meet your therapist
Shannon Sironi, LMHC
Hi, I'm Shannon Schureman, founder of Flare Mental Health and a licensed therapist. I support people navigating life with chronic illness, disability or neurodivergence. These parts of your identity may not tell your whole story, but they have a way of showing up in almost every part of your life.
Maybe it looks like feeling exhausted before the day has even started. Or masking your way through the world, pushing past your limits until you crash when you finally get home. What about the frustration and grief of waiting months for a medical appointment only to leave feeling unheard or dismissed?
If we have the opportunity to work together, I will always join the therapy room with genuine curiosity about you. Every condition comes with its own complexities and there is so much individuality in how each person experiences their body and their circumstances. I am here to truly listen and honor what you’re going through. I want to understand your grief, how these experiences have impacted you and what matters most to you moving forward.
In this space, we might cry. We might laugh. We might even do both at the same time. Therapy can be messy and that’s okay! There is something deeply powerful about having somewhere where the mess can just be. Somewhere you can practice acceptance while still making way for hope and growth.
Supporting You Through
Neurodivergence (ADHD, Autism & AuDHD)
Rejection sensitivity
Emotional regulation
Autoimmune disorders
Type 1 diabetes
POTS, EDS & MCAS
ME/CFS
Neurological conditions
What You Can Expect
A person-centered approach
Therapy that builds on your strengths
Trauma-informed care
ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
Motivational interviewing
Space to explore deeper patterns when it feels helpful
Insurance & Cost
I know very well how confusing insurance can be and how quickly and scarily medical bills can pile up. I really don’t want therapy to add to this stress, so I've partnered with Headway to accept insurance from Aetna, Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Carelon, Oxford and Optum.
To verify your coverage, simply click here to visit my Headway page and check your specific plan (link will open in a separate window). You're also welcome to email me if you'd like help with an insurance inquiry.
If your insurance is not accepted, I offer private-pay sessions for $150 per session. I also reserve sliding-scale scholarship spots. For every client paying the full fee, I am able to offer a sliding-scale spot to another client. If cost is a concern, please reach out. I'm always happy to brainstorm affordable options together.
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Aetna
Cigna
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Carelone
Oxford
Optum
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Visit my Headway link for a quick and easy check of your exact insurance plan
You can also feel free to reach out to me directly and I can do an insurance check for you.
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Private pay $150/session
Sliding scale available
Just reach out and we’ll chat these options through!
Services Offered
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Individual Therapy
50-minute virtual therapy sessions
Flexible scheduling with weekly, biweekly or monthly appointments
Available for clients residing in New York (California licensure expected early 2027)
In-person sessions coming soon!
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Support Groups
90-minute virtual group sessions
8-week closed groups that meet weekly with pay-as-you-go billing
7–10 members, capped at 12 participants to meaningful connection and active participation
Available for clients residing in New York (California licensure expected early 2027)
FAQs
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Of course! We can talk about your day to day life, relationships, work, identity, routines or whatever feels relevant. Chronic illness might be part of your experience, but it does not have to be the only focus. Therapy can shift with what is most present or most impacting you at any given time.
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You do not need a formal diagnosis to start therapy here. If you have one, we can use it as helpful context, but it is not required. I also know that getting a diagnosis can be difficult, expensive, and take years for many people, especially when symptoms are complex, overlapping, or do not fit neatly into one category. We do not have to wait for a label in order to begin making sense of what you are dealing with or to start supporting it.
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They are not the same thing, but they often show up together or influence each other. Many people are managing both at once and the experience of one can shape how the other impacts daily life. Things like energy levels, sensory sensitivity, executive functioning and burnout can be affected by either or both.
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YES! In hopes of making therapy as accessible as possible I am partnered with Headway to accept Aetna, Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon, Oxford and Optum.
To verify coverage, click here to visit my Headway linkand check your exact plan (link will open in separate window). You can also email me for an insurance check.
If your plan is not covered, I do offer sessions at a private pay fee of $150. For every client who is paying the full fee, I am able to offer one sliding scale scholarship option. Please reach out to to discuss this option further :)
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With roots in both Brooklyn and San Diego, I maintain a bicoastal practice. I am fully licensed to provide individual therapy to clients residing in New York and am currently pursuing California licensure, which I anticipate obtaining in early 2027.
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You can reach out through the contact form or email to set up a first session.
You can also access my availability calendar and book right through the website on my Headway page.