- Anxiety and stress
- Relationship issues
- Behavioral strategies
About Shannon
Shannon Amabile is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with eight years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, grief, addiction recovery, and challenges tied to career or parenting. Shannon also supports concerns around intimacy, sleep, self-esteem, ADHD, and LGBTQ issues.
She often uses behavioral, solution-oriented methods to bring relief quickly. Sessions focus on specific skills and practical changes clients can try between meetings. Shannon prefers a curious, nonjudgmental stance and invites clients to describe their experiences in their own words.
Her approach includes helping people name patterns that come from family of origin and attachment issues. She works on communication skills, de-escalation tactics for high-stress moments, and building self-trust through small, achievable steps. Clients looking to manage impulsivity, codependency, jealousy, or control concerns can expect clear behavioral strategies.
Shannon draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy in her work. She uses these methods to teach practical tools for coping with anxiety, improving relationships, and handling life transitions.
She has experience in educational, residential, corporate, and production settings and has supported people in both office and virtual sessions. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and appointments are arranged after a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing thoughts and choosing values-based actions. It helps when anxiety or avoidance gets in the way of living the life someone wants. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and includes practical exercises to change patterns that feed anxiety. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with impulsivity and relationship conflicts.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Shannon aims to collaborate with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and preferences. She reviews options together and adjusts techniques based on what is helpful over time.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed in the profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. Different approaches translate well to remote work because many include homework, skill practice, and brief in-session coaching that can be done over a video or phone visit. Ask about session structure and pacing when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements suit your everyday routine.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, addiction recovery, parenting challenges, intimacy concerns, sleep problems, self-esteem, career stress, and related topics listed in her profile.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is solution-oriented and behavior-focused, with a curious, nonjudgmental attitude. Sessions emphasize practical skills and steps clients can use between meetings.
How long has she practiced?
She has eight years of clinical experience working in a range of settings including educational, residential, corporate, and production environments.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the process described.