Therapy | Professional Training | Reflective Supervision/Consultation
Dr. Bekman partners with families to facilitate healing in young children after trauma, guides caregivers through the joys and challenges of early parenthood, and cultivates a community of deeply reflective clinicians dedicated to providing the highest quality infant/early childhood mental health clinical care.
Services
Clinical Training in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH)
Dr. Bekman provides comprehensive training in infant and early childhood mental health. She offers specialized instruction in Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), a proven evidence-based treatment model for young children and their caregivers. As a national trainer with ZERO TO THREE, Dr. Bekman leads training on the DC:0-5™ diagnostic classification system. Her expertise extends to essential IECMH topics such as attachment, infant/early childhood development, dyadic assessment and other foundational IECMH knowledge, equipping professionals to effectively support the mental health of infants, young children and their families.
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Reflective Supervision/Consultation for IECMH Professionals
Dr. Bekman is dedicated to supporting the professional growth and development of infant and early childhood mental health (IECMH) providers. She offers specialized reflective supervision and consultation for clinicians pursuing IECMH-E® endorsement and provides expert supervision in Child-Parent Psychotherapy. Dr. Bekman's consultation services extend to infant and early childhood mental health clinicians and consultants seeking to deepen their understanding, enhance their clinical skills, and cultivate a reflective practice to better serve the unique needs of young children and families.
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Therapy
Dr. Bekman provides compassionate therapy for young children who have experienced trauma, grief, loss, and other challenges. Additionally, Dr. Bekman provides specialized perinatal mental health, support helping expectant and new parents navigate the emotional complexities of pregnancy, childbirth, and the transition to parenthood. Her focus on early parent-child relational health creates a strong foundation for families to heal and thrive.
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Meet Shannon Bekman, Ph.D., IECMH-E®
Dr. Bekman is a clinical psychologist dedicated to helping young children heal from trauma. She has been supervising and training professionals and students in child development, psychology and infant/early childhood mental health for over 15 years. With extensive experience as a clinician, manager, supervisor, and director in community mental health, she possesses a deep understanding of clinical complexities and challenging dynamics often encountered in front-line community work. Her expertise is well-suited to provide valuable training and supervision to professionals navigating these demanding situations.
Leadership + Certifications
Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine with the Harris Program in Infant Mental Health.
Member of the ZERO TO THREE Academy of fellows
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Clinical Mentor
Child Parent Psychotherapy trainer for Colorado
