- Relational listener
- Trauma informed
- Mindfulness based
About Shannon
Shannon Bode is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people handle stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and struggles with self-esteem. She also addresses concerns such as codependency, attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, body image, and feelings of emptiness. Her style is warm and relational, aiming to make clients feel seen and understood in the room.
With 19 years of practice in California, Shannon draws on an eclectic set of approaches that center the client’s perspective. She uses client-centered listening to follow what matters most to each person. Mindfulness tools are offered to build steadiness when emotions feel overwhelming.
Narrative ideas help people reframe painful stories and notice patterns they want to change. Psychodynamic and trauma-focused thinking inform how past experiences and relational wounds show up in current life. This mix supports work on family patterns, communication problems, jealousy, and forgiveness.
Sessions focus on building insight and practical steps people can use between meetings. Shannon pays attention to identity and cultural context while working in an anti-racist, trauma-informed way. She aims to help sensitive clients reconnect to their sense of self and find steadiness in chaotic times.
People who choose her often want a thoughtful, relational therapist who combines listening with concrete practices. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and following what the client brings to each session. It helps people feel heard and understood before moving toward change. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple practices for calming the nervous system and staying present, which can be useful for anxiety and stress. Narrative therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and helps separate a person from a problem so they can try different ways of living and relating.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals, try different methods, and adjust based on what actually helps. Expect conversations about what feels most useful and small experiments between sessions to test new ways of coping or communicating.
If you are considering online work, confirm the session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins during a break at work. They also let the therapist use mindfulness exercises, narrative techniques, and trauma-informed pacing in ways that fit everyday life rather than requiring a major schedule change.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
19+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Shannon help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and self-esteem issues. Additional focuses include codependency, attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, body image, and life purpose.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is relational and client-centered, combining listening with practical tools. She uses mindfulness and narrative work to help clients steady emotions and rewrite unhelpful stories.
What experience does Shannon bring to therapy?
She has 19 years of clinical experience working with people on emotional and relational concerns. Her practice emphasizes trauma-informed and identity-affirming care.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
She holds the credential LMFT, which stands for licensed marriage and family therapist, and practices in California.
Are sessions available in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment arranged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.