- Compassion-focused care
- Skills for daily life
- Short-term strategies
About Shannon
Shannon Shackford is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Virginia who helps people manage anxiety, stress, and major life changes. She focuses on building self-compassion and clearer communication so clients can move forward with more confidence.
Shannon uses straightforward conversations to help people understand what they are feeling and why it matters. She works with depression, low self-esteem, and anxiety, including panic disorder and panic attacks, using practical steps people can try between sessions.
Her work often centers on isolation, finding life purpose, and recovering from events like divorce or trauma. Sessions aim to help people develop coping strategies that fit their everyday routines. Shannon also supports people dealing with grief, addictions, and career stress.
Shannon blends evidence-based methods with a warm, nonjudgmental approach. She encourages self-compassion and helps clients sharpen communication skills for more satisfying relationships. The pace is shaped by each person’s needs and goals.
With three years of clinical experience, Shannon frames therapy as a collaborative process. She helps clients explore options, set realistic steps, and build resilience. People who want practical support for anxiety, panic attacks, or life transitions will find clear, steady guidance.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Shannon uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide her online work. ACT helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small, values-based steps despite painful thoughts or feelings. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and panic.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Shannon works collaboratively to match methods to a client's needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made or priorities change.
Confirm which session formats are available before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - it can save travel time, allow quicker scheduling, and make it simpler to check in between responsibilities. It also supports maintaining continuity of care if someone moves or travels, while the therapist and client decide together how often to meet and which techniques to try between appointments.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Shannon help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, panic disorder and panic attacks, grief, addictions, and life transitions like divorce.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is warm and nonjudgmental and focuses on practical steps. Sessions emphasize self-compassion, communication skills, and coping strategies you can use between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, and recovery from significant life changes.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia and practices from that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.