Holly Shannon is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant with more than 20 years of experience supporting perinatal women, newborns, and their families. She is also certified in Maternal Mental Health and Advanced Maternal Newborn Nursing, bringing a deep and well-rounded understanding of the physical, emotional, and psychological challenges that can arise during pregnancy, postpartum, and throughout the parenting journey.
Holly is known for her genuine warmth, empathy, and ability to connect with people from all walks of life. Patients often describe her as someone who truly listens—meeting them where they are with honesty, compassion, and respect. She brings a nonjudgmental presence to every interaction, creating a space where individuals feel safe, understood, and supported as they navigate their mental health.
Guided by the belief that no two people are the same, Holly takes a holistic and collaborative approach to care. She works closely with her patients to develop personalized treatment plans rooted in trust, open communication, and shared decision- making. When appropriate, she values collaboration with other medical providers and encourages the involvement of supportive relationships as part of the healing process. Holly also welcomes feedback, viewing it as an essential part of growth and continuous improvement in care.
Outside of her clinical work, Holly enjoys spending time with her family, which includes her three sons, a horse, two dogs, and two cats. She finds joy in watching her children surf, play baseball, and ride horses. In her personal time, she enjoys hiking, hot yoga, trying new restaurants, and getting lost in a good book.