- Stress and anxiety
- Mindfulness and narrative
- Trauma-informed care
About Shannon
Shannon Bode is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with 19 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family issues, grief, and self-esteem. Shannon also works on abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, and feelings of emptiness.
Her style is relational and practical. She listens for how past connections affect current feelings and patterns. Sessions often include gentle reflection on life history and present-day choices. That approach helps people notice the stories they tell about themselves and how those stories shape relationships.
Shannon mixes client-centered work with mindfulness and narrative methods. She uses trauma-aware practices when needed and draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at long-standing patterns. In conversation she aims to make difficult feelings clearer and more manageable rather than using technical jargon.
People bring a wide range of concerns, such as grief after a loss, anxiety about work or school, difficulty with communication, or struggles with life purpose. She also supports those coping with hospice and end-of-life matters and caregiver burden. Sessions tend to focus on concrete steps to reduce overwhelm and rebuild steadiness.
Her approach is identity-affirming and anti-racist. Shannon pays attention to sensitivity and to people who feel deeply. If you want someone who foregrounds relationships and practical insight, she may be a good match. To confirm session formats and scheduling, follow the site booking flow before arranging the first appointment.
How her approaches translate to online work
Shannon uses client-centered methods that focus on the person in front of her, helping people name feelings and make practical choices. This approach supports issues like anxiety, relationship strain, and low self-esteem by prioritizing the client's experience and immediate concerns. She also draws on mindfulness therapy to help people build steady attention to the present moment. Mindfulness practices can reduce reactivity and help with stress, overwhelm, and grief by teaching simple ways to notice thoughts and sensations without getting swept up in them. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Shannon will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, history, and comfort. That may mean blending client-centered listening with mindfulness exercises or using narrative techniques to reframe entrenched stories. Confirm the exact session formats before booking since this profile does not list specific options. Many people find online sessions help them fit therapy into study or work routines, allow shorter focused check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with Shannon in your first scheduled meeting about practical arrangements and what will work best for your week.Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, and self-esteem. Additional areas include attachment, abandonment, body image, and life purpose.
How would she approach issues after college or starting work?
Her relational and practical style focuses on how early connections shape current choices. She helps people notice patterns and try small changes that reduce overwhelm.
What is her clinical background?
Shannon has 19 years of experience as a clinician working with adults on interpersonal and emotional issues. Her work is trauma-informed and informed by several therapeutic approaches.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats does she offer?
Confirm current session options before booking by using the site booking flow. The profile does not specify formats, so check available formats when scheduling.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on your chosen plan.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.
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