- CBT techniques
- Client-centered work
- Goal-focused sessions
About Shannon
Shannon Dahse is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey with ten years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship concerns, grief, parenting strain, and social anxiety and phobia. Shannon has provided counseling to people from the LGBT community and to those coping with emotional and physical trauma.
Her approach centers on identifying practical coping strategies and building on existing strengths. Sessions focus on talking through current struggles, finding ways to manage symptoms like panic attacks or seasonal low mood, and setting clear steps toward improved day-to-day functioning. She uses straightforward methods rather than jargon so clients know what to expect from each meeting.
Shannon uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow a client's lead and to support self-directed change. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice and shift unhelpful thinking patterns that feed anxiety and low mood. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy are used to set small achievable goals and to keep forward momentum.
People meet with Shannon to sort through anger, guilt and shame, compassion fatigue, or trouble managing life transitions. Her work often includes practical skill-building for panic disorder and strategies for coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder. The overall focus is on clear steps and measurable progress rather than vague promises.
Sessions are conducted in English from her New Jersey practice. Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment to begin.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening to the client's concerns and following their pace. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist and client set the topics and move at a comfortable speed while still working toward clear goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in an online setting relies on practical exercises and homework. Sessions commonly include identifying thinking patterns, trying out different behaviors, and reviewing progress between meetings to reduce anxiety and manage panic symptoms.
Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what they want to change and build motivation. In remote sessions this can be brief and action-oriented, helping with substance use, motivation, or making life changes.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before, and then recommend a plan. This is a collaborative process where adjustments are made as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. Many people find remote sessions helpful for staying consistent while they work on social anxiety, panic management, or coping with seasonal mood changes.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting issues, anger, and compassion fatigue. She also focuses on guilt and shame, panic attacks, Seasonal Affective Disorder, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and person-focused. She follows client-centered principles and uses clear steps to address problems rather than long theoretical explanations.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of counseling experience working with a variety of concerns including trauma and substance use.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How do sessions and costs work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the matching and scheduling steps.
What should I do to get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.