- Anger management skills
- ACT and CBT approaches
- Communication coaching
About Shannon
Shannon Shackford is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and major life changes. Sessions focus on practical skills for everyday situations and clearer communication with people who matter most.
Shannon helps people translate emotion into workable steps. She uses tools to notice unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. That means breaking big problems into manageable actions and trying those changes between sessions.
Her work includes attention to grief, addiction, parenting strain, and issues tied to career and life purpose. She also supports people with ADHD, bipolar concerns, panic, and post-traumatic stress by offering paced conversation and coping strategies. She names frustration and resentment as normal responses and focuses on what to do next.
Expect sessions that center the client and their goals. Shannon draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered techniques to map out options. She uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas to encourage practical next steps.
People meet to clarify priorities, practice communication, and plan small experiments that test new ways of acting. The emphasis is on straightforward strategies you can use at work, at home, or when emotions spike. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small actions that move a person toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thinking patterns and tests new behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflection so the client directs the pace and goals of work.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will review symptoms, goals, and preferences and suggest one or a mix of methods. Early sessions are often used to try an approach and adjust it based on what feels useful to the client.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since formats are not listed in the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let people use video for face-to-face conversation or phone for quicker check-ins depending on the options offered. The focus remains practical help that fits into everyday life and commitments.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, addictions, parenting strain, career concerns, and related life changes.
Which therapeutic style does she use?
She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered approaches, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Shannon has three years of experience as a practicing Licensed Professional Counselor.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LPC licensed in Virginia and practices from that state.
What languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking as the profile does not list specific session delivery methods.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.