- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness tools
- Client-centered focus
About Shannon
Shannon Samuel is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with ten years of clinical experience based in Texas. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and those coping with life changes. She also supports people dealing with trauma and mood difficulties.
Shannon offers straightforward, down-to-earth sessions that focus on what matters to the client. She listens without judgment and helps people sort through thoughts and feelings. Sessions are paced to the person, with practical tools introduced when they are useful.
Her approach combines client-centered work with evidence-informed methods. That means conversations begin with what the client brings and then use tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused therapy to try small, doable changes. Mindfulness techniques are used to help with emotion regulation and grounding.
Shannon also draws on emotionally-focused ideas when relationship and intimacy issues are present. Those methods help identify patterns in how people respond to each other and name the feelings underneath those patterns. Over time this can change how people relate in close relationships.
People who are caregivers or who feel overwhelmed by responsibility are a common part of her practice. She helps them notice control and abandonment themes when those arise and works on coping strategies for stress and burnout. Sessions include practical steps and skills aimed at everyday life.
She practices in Texas and conducts sessions in English. To begin, clients use the site’s matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options.
How therapeutic approaches are used online
Shannon commonly blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy and emotionally-focused ideas. Client-centered work means sessions begin with what matters to the person and adapt to their pace and priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns and trying specific, manageable experiments to change how those thoughts affect mood and behavior. Emotionally-focused approaches look at how people respond in relationships and help name the feelings that drive those responses. Finding the right approach is part of the process. Shannon will work collaboratively to pick methods that fit the client’s goals and preferences. That may mean trying a few techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting course based on what the client notices and reports. The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and making it easier to schedule shorter check-ins or regular weekly meetings. They can be helpful when someone needs flexible timing, wants to use mindfulness or CBT exercises during daily life, or prefers not to rearrange other commitments for an in-person visit.Areas of expertise
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and relationship and intimacy issues, plus related topics like self-esteem and career concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a down-to-earth, client-centered style and introduces practical tools as needed to help with thinking patterns and emotions.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience as a licensed counselor working with people facing life transitions and emotional challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) licensed in Texas and she practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; confirm current online session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.