Shannon Peterson, MD – Psychiatrist in Walnut Creek, CA | Mindpath Health
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About
Dr. Peterson focuses on helping patients take an active role in their own care, tailoring her approach to what each person needs, whether that’s building confidence, patience, a medication adjustment, or something else entirely. New patients are seen over two visits to allow for a thorough initial evaluation before treatment begins. Her current practice focuses on medication management, but her training across several therapeutic modalities informs how she approaches every visit, including how medication fits into a broader treatment plan, and what type of therapy might complement it best.
Dr. Peterson is originally from Southern California. She participated in aid projects in high school, both locally on a California Native American reservation and internationally in Mexico and Madagascar, and continued this interest during college as a core member of the Stanford Papua New Guinea Medical Project.
While in medical school, she co-created the Medical Spanish Program, which is still offered today. She chose to specialize in psychiatry during an Emergency Room clerkship, as she was drawn to working with psychiatric patients there.
Her psychiatric training included significant exposure to PTSD and addiction medicine, with additional training in PTSD treatment for female veterans. She also elected further training in psychodynamic therapy, with a focus on incorporating the patients’ own religious and spiritual beliefs into therapy. Dr. Peterson values cultural competency, including around race, religion, LGBTQIA+ issues, immigration status, and diversity of economic and political background.
Quick Facts
- Role: Psychiatrist, Physician (MD)
- Gender: Female
- Works with: Adults, seniors
- Languages: English
- Care options: Online (California)
- Location: 201 N. Civic Dr STE 183 Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Education & Certifications
- Residency – Boston Medical Center
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) – University of Southern California School of Medicine
- Board Certification: Psychiatry – American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
Location & Telehealth Availability
- Offers online appointments for patients located anywhere in California
Areas of Focus
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Major depressive disorder (MDD)
- Panic attacks/disorders
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Mood disorders
- Bipolar disorders
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Stress management
- Trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Sleep problems
- Psychiatric consultation
Office Location
What patients are saying
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Great visit with my doctor.
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Dr. Peterson is great! The staff are very helpful! Thank you!!
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Dr. Peterson is very thorough and made good suggestions.
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Amazing doctor and very helpful.
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Dr. Peterson always takes time to listen. She’s professional and thoughtful!!
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Dr. Peterson listens well and expresses support and insights that are comforting and instructive. I feel she understands my situation and is a partner in helping me improve my health.
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Dr. Peterson listens to my issues and discusses options with me.
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Why didn’t I do this earlier?
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Wonderful experience!
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As always Dr. Shannon Peterson is amazing. She listens and is always quick to give helpful tips and insights. She and the staff are very responsive as well. I’m so grateful for this practice.
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Dr. Petersen is amazing. I have never felt so seen by a psychiatrist.
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Dr. Peterson is amazing. She listens and helps me solve problems. I tell everyone about her!
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DrPeterson is invaluable to my mental health. She has helped me more than anyone else in my life.
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I felt heard and seen. My clinician made me feel as though I would finally get the diagnosis and help that I’ve been needing.
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I felt very comfortable with Dr. Peterson. Look forward to our follow-up
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I really connected with Dr. Petterson.
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Thank you dr Peterson for the most of care and passion
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We had a very nice visit I had talk to Dr. Peterson before but this was the first time I met her in person I am very pleased with her as my new doctor
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Mindpath has been a blessing
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Dr Peterson is a wonderful clinician she is kind, compassionate and has great advice. Explains things thoroughly.
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Never better
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Dr. Peterson was very easy to talk to and understanding
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Dr. Peterson is awesome. Never felt so seen so easily by a doctor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Shannon Peterson is a psychiatrist with Mindpath Health in Walnut Creek, California. Her profile lists the Walnut Creek office location at 201 N. Civic Dr, STE 183, Walnut Creek, CA 94596.
Shannon Peterson’s areas of focus include anxiety, depression, major depressive disorder (MDD), panic attacks/disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), mood disorders, bipolar disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), stress management, trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), sleep problems, and psychiatric consultation.
Shannon Peterson works with adults, and seniors.
Shannon offers medication management.
Shannon Peterson’s office is located at 201 N. Civic Dr, STE 183, Walnut Creek, CA 94596.
Shannon Peterson’s profile lists English as her language.
The clinician page includes a “Schedule Now” option for booking with Mindpath Health.
Shannon Peterson top insurers are Adventist Health, Aetna, Alameda Alliance, Alignment Health Plan Medicare Advantage Plan, Anthem Blue Cross Commercial, Anthem Blue Cross Medi-Cal, Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Plan, Anthem Medi-Cal, Blue Shield of CA, Carelon/Beacon Health Options, Cigna, ComPsych, First Health, Health Net, Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ), HMC, Humana Commercial, Humana Medicare Advantage Plan, Magellan, Medi-Cal, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplemental, Networks by Design, Northern Kaiser, Optum / UBH, Partnership HealthPlan of California, Scripps Health Plan, Sharp Health Plan, SimpleBehavioral fka Halcyon, Sutter, United Healthcare, and Wellfleet Student Plan.