About
Welcome to Understanding Minds.
My name is Dr. Shanon Harlow, and I am a licensed clinical psychologist and the founder of Understanding Minds Psychological Services.
I opened Understanding Minds in 2011 with the goal of offering high quality psychological services to St. Louis and the surrounding communities.
Understanding Minds prides itself in being collaborative, forward thinking, and focused on hiring and mentoring passionate and skilled mental health professionals.
We strive to offer a breadth of psychological services to take mental healthcare to the next level as the wellbeing of each of us, those we care about, and our communities depends on it.
Welcome to our practice, and we look forward to connecting with you as your providers, mentors, colleagues, or community partners.
Mission Statement
Understanding Minds provides ethical, compassionate, and collaborative mental health services, empowering our clients to realize meaningful change in their lives and communities.
About Our Name
Our practice as mental health professionals is rooted in a sound understanding of the psychological mind as well as the desire to make our clients feel understood in the therapy or assessment room. Our name, Understanding Minds Psychological Services, is intended to reflect that dual commitment.
Core Values
1. Integrity
We uphold high standards of honesty, transparency, and ethical and professional responsibility across our clinical practice, professional partnerships, and organizational leadership.
2. Collaboration
We work proactively with our clients, colleagues, and the community to support shared goals, always on a foundation of responsiveness and trust.
3. Understanding
It is our belief that the mutual understanding that develops between our therapists and clients makes it possible for people to achieve their goals. We strive to practice empathy, curiosity, and non-judgment in all circumstances.
4. Social Responsibility
We create a culture where all people can feel respected, supported, and valued. We commit to the personal and professional wellbeing of our employees.
5. Growth
We seek to continuously evolve through education, training, and data-driven innovation. We invest in the professional development of our staff as well as the personal growth of our clients.
Vision Statement
To lead the evolution of a proactive, holistic, and collaborative model of mental healthcare.