- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- CBT and ACT methods
About Shannon
Dr. Shannon Derby is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 25 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, grief, and life transitions. Her practice also addresses issues such as ADHD, bipolar concerns, parenting stress, and compassion fatigue.
She takes a straightforward, conversational approach. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals. Conversations are shaped around what is happening now and what the client wants to change.
Dr. Derby uses a mix of well-known methods to match each person’s needs. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered techniques among others. That variety lets her use skills work, values clarification, and problem-solving in the same plan.
Clients can expect direct discussion of day-to-day problems like work pressure, relationship conflicts, or feeling stuck after big life changes. She helps people practice skills between sessions and track small improvements. The emphasis is on usable tools rather than lengthy theory.
With long experience in clinical settings, Dr. Derby has supported people through grief, addiction recovery steps, and parenting strain. Her background includes work with attachment-related concerns, adoption and foster care issues, and blended family challenges. She speaks English and works from Florida.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The counselor notes that costs vary by location and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches shape online work
Dr. Derby uses methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. ACT helps people clarify their values and take small actions that matter to them despite difficult thoughts or feelings. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and building practical skills to change behaviors and mood.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy ideas, which prioritize the client's perspective and pace. Together these approaches allow skills practice, values-based planning, and straightforward problem-solving in sessions. Finding the right mix is part of the work and will be decided collaboratively based on what the client needs and wants.
The therapist notes that specific session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use online sessions to focus on skill practice, behavioral experiments, and values work in ways that fit everyday life.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, and coping with life changes.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, using practical skills, values work, and problem-solving to address daily challenges.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional work experience in mental health settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices from Florida.
Does she conduct sessions in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not listed in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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