- Strength-based
- Practical skills
- Collaborative care
About Shannon
Shannon Nelson is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in California. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and symptoms of ADHD. Shannon emphasizes a respectful, down-to-earth approach that treats each person as the expert in their own story.
She uses straightforward conversation to identify strengths and small steps forward. Shannon draws on client-centered methods to follow what matters most to each person. She also uses cognitive-behavioral tools to break unhelpful thought patterns and practical skills from dialectical behavior therapy for emotional regulation.
Much of Shannon's work comes from three years supporting students in school settings. That experience includes supporting young people with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. She brings lessons learned in educational settings into sessions to help clients manage daily life demands and relationships.
In sessions she listens first, then offers options you can try between meetings. She pays attention to attachment and relationship patterns people bring from their past. Narrative approaches are used to help people reframe painful stories and find new ways to move forward.
Therapy with Shannon aims to be practical and collaborative. She helps people build confidence, manage strong emotions, and handle everyday stressors. Taking the first step can feel hard, and she focuses on steady, achievable progress.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. It looks at trust, safety in relationships, and repeated interaction styles to help people change how they connect with others. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person in the room and uses empathic listening and reflection to help people notice their own strengths and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with concrete exercises and practice between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences. Shannon listens to your story and suggests approaches you can try together rather than prescribing a single method from the start.
Session logistics should fit daily life and routines. Because formats are not specified here, confirm current session options before booking so you know what is available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into work or school days, reduce travel, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use tools learned in sessions in real-time within the places they live and work, helping new skills stick.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Shannon commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD symptoms, and also focuses on codependency, attachment issues, body image, and related topics.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is down-to-earth and client-centered: she listens first and tailors tools to each person's needs while emphasizing strengths and small, practical steps.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience, much of it supporting students in school settings including children, teens, and young adults.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a California Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and practices in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are session formats arranged?
Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm current session options before booking to make sure they meet your needs.
What does therapy cost and how do I start?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.
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