- CBT and DBT methods
- EMDR and mindfulness
- Trauma and addiction work
About Shannon
Shannon Shuler is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) based in South Carolina with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with people who face anxiety, stress, relationship struggles, trauma and recovery, addictions, grief, depression, and related concerns listed in her profile.
Shannon draws on straightforward, evidence-informed methods in sessions. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on each person's perspective and to build practical steps forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are part of her toolbox for managing distressing thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. She also uses EMDR and mindfulness practices when those fit a person's concerns.
In a first session she listens for what is most pressing and for what has helped or not helped before. Sessions involve talking through current problems, learning skills for emotion and behavior regulation, and sometimes working on deeper memories when appropriate. She may use motivational interviewing and narrative techniques to address habits and life decisions.
Shannon has worked across medical, addiction, and trauma settings during her career. That background informs a practical approach to grief, chronic health stress, addiction concerns, infertility-related distress, and post-suicide recovery. She acknowledges the strain that caregiving and compassion fatigue can cause and addresses those alongside other life stressors.
Sessions are provided in English and Shannon accepts international clients through the service. Prospective clients use a short matching questionnaire and schedule their first session through the platform's booking flow.
How her approaches translate to online work
Shannon commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in session. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening to the person's perspective and building on their strengths, which helps clarify goals and next steps. CBT breaks down unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns into concrete steps, useful for anxiety, mood, and many everyday problems.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when those skills are needed. DBT skills teach specific strategies for managing intense feelings and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with anxiety, relationship strain, and coping under pressure.
Finding the right approach tends to be collaborative. Shannon will talk with each person about their goals, past experience with therapy, and preferences, and then try methods that fit those needs. Adjustments are expected as work progresses so the approach stays practical and relevant.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday or work break, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove the need to travel to an office. These practical benefits can help people try therapeutic work even with busy schedules.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and recovery, grief, depression and many related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her approach in sessions?
Her style is practical and client-centered, combining talk therapy with skill teaching from CBT and DBT and occasional EMDR or mindfulness practices when helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working in a range of clinical settings including medical and addiction services.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Independent Social Worker, listed as SC LISW, and is based in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients through the platform.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.