- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and narrative
- Attachment-informed work
About Shannon
Shannon Nelson is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California with three years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, depression, and ADHD. Shannon's profile highlights social anxiety and phobia among the concerns she addresses. Her way of working is straightforward and practical for people who find social situations or speaking up difficult.
Shannon draws on several talking therapies to help people notice patterns that keep problems going. She uses cognitive behavioral ideas to look at thoughts and behaviors, and she brings in attachment-informed work to understand how relationships shape reactions. Narrative approaches are used to consider the stories people tell about themselves and where those stories came from.
Her background includes time supporting students in school settings, where she worked with young people who had ADHD, anxiety, depression, and developmental differences. That experience shaped how she supports motivation, self-esteem, and managing strong emotions like anger. Shannon aims to help clients build small, repeatable skills that fit into daily life.
Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps. Conversations look at specific situations that cause worry or avoidance, then test small changes to reduce distress. Progress is reviewed regularly so the plan can shift when needed.
English-speaking clients in California can complete an online matching questionnaire to start. The first scheduled session is used to set goals and agree on approaches that feel workable for the person seeking help.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past and current relationships shape feelings and reactions. Online sessions can use this work to notice repeated patterns in relationships and try new ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. In video or phone sessions this approach uses concrete experiments and small behavioral changes to reduce anxiety and avoidance.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Shannon will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and recommend methods that fit those aims. That selection is collaborative and can change as progress is reviewed.
Confirm the current session options before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. It also makes it possible to practice skills in real-life settings between sessions. These practical benefits help sessions connect to everyday situations without promising a specific format.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, depression, and ADHD, and lists social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas.
How would she describe her approach in sessions?
Sessions combine cognitive behavioral techniques, attachment-informed listening, and narrative work to identify unhelpful patterns and try practical changes.
What is her clinical background?
She has three years of professional experience, including work in school settings supporting students with ADHD, anxiety, depression, and developmental differences.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LPCC licensed in California and practices with that credential in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule the first session to set goals and plans.