- Anger management
- CBT and DBT skills
- Attachment work
About Shannon
Shannon Nelson is a California Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD. She also supports people dealing with attachment and abandonment concerns, caregiver strain, communication or control problems, and related issues.
Shannon's background includes work in school settings supporting children, teens, and young adults with ASD, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. That experience informs how she notices patterns and practical challenges that show up in daily life. She aims to build on clients' strengths rather than starting from what feels broken.
Her approach is straightforward and collaborative. Sessions focus on identifying moments that trigger anger or overwhelm, then testing small changes that shift how those moments play out. She uses techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral methods and DBT skills to manage intense feelings, and she brings in attachment- and narrative-informed ideas to understand recurring relationship patterns.
In a typical session she listens to the current problem, then helps the person try one or two manageable steps. Work between sessions might be brief practice of a skill or a short reflection exercise. This keeps therapy practical and tied to real situations where anger and frustration occur.
Shannon offers sessions in English and practices in California. She frames therapy as a collaborative effort to reduce reactive patterns and build clearer communication, one small change at a time.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in relationships and how early connections shape reactions. Online sessions can use this approach to map repeating interaction styles and try new responses in real time. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In tele-sessions clients practice identifying unhelpful thoughts and test simple experiments to change reactions to stressful situations. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, useful when anger spikes or impulsivity increases.Choosing the best mix of approaches is collaborative. The therapist and client review goals, try methods in session, and adjust based on what feels helpful. That means the plan can change over a few meetings until there is a clear, workable set of tools for managing anger and related problems.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed in the profile. Ask about available session formats when you sign up. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and allow practicing skills without travel time. These practical benefits help therapy fit everyday life while focusing on specific anger triggers and behaviors.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger or related concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, abandonment, communication problems, and impulsivity.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a collaborative, practical style that identifies triggers and tries small behavior changes. Techniques come from cognitive behavioral approaches, DBT skills, attachment ideas, and narrative thinking.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience. Much of that time was spent supporting young people in school settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPCC, licensed in California. Her practice and listed location are in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what is the cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during sign-up.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the intake and scheduling process.