- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-based care
About Shannon
Dr. Shannon Derby is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 25 years of experience. She works with people who face stress and anxiety and those coping with addictions, anger, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She also helps with relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, parenting strain, and attention-related challenges such as ADHD.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice unhelpful thinking and take steps that match their values. She also draws on Attachment-Based and Client-Centered methods to explore how relationships shape feelings and behavior.
Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and small, doable changes. Clients can expect conversations that identify patterns, build new coping skills, and practice different responses to stressful situations. Work often includes short exercises between sessions to try out new strategies in everyday life.
Dr. Derby has spent decades supporting people through trauma, grief, and major transitions. Her background includes helping those managing compassion fatigue, caregiving stress, and co-occurring concerns like mood shifts or substance use. She brings that experience into practical plans rather than long theory talks.
People considering therapy with Dr. Derby are asked to complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. Derby commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in her clinical work. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. ACT helps people notice difficult feelings while choosing actions that reflect their values, which can be useful for anxiety, avoidance, and life changes.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts methods based on what helps most. That collaborative decision aims to match technique and pace to the client’s needs rather than sticking to one single method.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists often adapt CBT and ACT exercises to remote sessions so people can practice skills between meetings and in everyday settings.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, grief, parenting issues, ADHD, and related concerns.
How would she work with social anxiety or phobias?
She uses approaches like CBT and ACT to identify anxious thoughts and practice new behaviors in safe steps. Sessions focus on small, practical changes and skill building.
What is her professional background?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with trauma, mood concerns, addiction, and life transitions.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; confirm current options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with 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.