Crossroads Professional Counseling

Christian Counseling | Baton Rouge + Prairieville

Providing Professional Christian Counseling and Coaching to the Baton Rouge and surrounding areas.

225-341-4147
225-341-4147

Shannon Farris

About Shannon Farris

Shannon graduated from Louisiana State University with a bachelor’s degree in Child and Family Studies in December of 2015. She began working full time at Crossroads in October of 2016. She is excited to be a part of a team who builds their foundation on Christ and desires that to be seen first in everything they do.

Making the Most of Our Time

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Some things happen in life that tend to pull us out of our ‘auto-pilot’ mode and force us to step back, take inventory, and reflect on what matters most. It could be a job loss, breakup, health scare, or a loss of a loved one. All these things cause us to pause or ‘wake up’ and … [Read more...] about Making the Most of Our Time

Avoiding the Comparison Trap

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"Comparison is the thief of joy." This is a quote that I am sure you have heard many times throughout your life. It has been told to me often, sometimes used in jest, but it is a quote that holds a lot of weight for me. I have struggled throughout the years with comparison and … [Read more...] about Avoiding the Comparison Trap

New Morning, New Mercies – How To Calm Your Emotions

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It is 5:30 in the morning, and my 18-month-old is wide awake and ready to go. I have only had two, maybe three, sips of my coffee as I sit at the table while he partially eats his breakfast and attempts to feed the rest to our dog. As I repeatedly tell him 'no,' he looks me in … [Read more...] about New Morning, New Mercies – How To Calm Your Emotions

Prayers for the New Year

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I don’t know if it is just me, but the gap between Christmas and New Year’s feels like a strange time warp. I am not sure what day it is; my routine is out of sync, and I am still recovering from the chaos of the holidays. But this year, I am trying to use this week to look ahead … [Read more...] about Prayers for the New Year

The Importance of Showing Up

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Have you ever seen videos online where a person shows up to an event for their sibling unexpectedly and surprises them? I recently got on the algorithm of surprise homecomings, kids surprising their parents after studying abroad for a year, a sibling showing up to her sister’s … [Read more...] about The Importance of Showing Up

Running on E and a Prayer

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I will be the first to admit that I have a bad habit of flirting with the empty line on the gas tank in my car. Some people do not let their tank go below a quarter tank left before they fill it up. Unfortunately, I am not one of those people. I have pulled into the gas … [Read more...] about Running on E and a Prayer