Shannon Cross, LCSW

Shannon Cross, LCSW, received her Master in Social Work from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1995, where her emphasis was on mental health. Prior to moving to Alaska, Shannon had over 16 years of experience working in Residential Psychiatric Treatment Centers (RPTCs) where the last 5 years of this experience were spent helping to create and develop RPTC treatment programs specific for individuals who experience FASDs. Shannon's work has focused on being an advocate and as a treatment provider who strives to develop creative treatment plans that focus on the individual’s strength and innovative treatment interventions aimed at helping each individual find their own success. Much of her focus in RPTCs also revolved around how to successfully transition youth back into their homes and communities. Shannon worked part-time as an outpatient therapist for 5 years for children, adolescents and young adults and their families at Good Samaritan Counseling. Shannon worked for Department of Behavioral Health on the RPTC/FASD waiver where she collaborated with community mental health agencies to better serve individuals who experience FASDs in the community. Shannon currently works for Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) as the Clinical Director. She has played an integral part of training staff and implementing Trauma Informed Care throughout DJJ.