- Stress and anxiety
- Self esteem
- ADHD support
About Shannon
Shannon Nelson is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) licensed in California with three years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD. Her work often relates to young adult concerns like motivation, confidence, and navigating life changes.
Shannon’s background includes time working in school settings supporting people with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and related needs. That experience shaped how she approaches conversations and problem solving. Sessions tend to be straightforward and practical, with an emphasis on the client’s own strengths and story.
She uses a mix of approaches aimed at understanding patterns and developing skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Attachment-based ideas look at how early relationships affect current ways of relating. Client-centered methods keep the conversation focused on the client’s perspective and goals.
Shannon also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Narrative Therapy tools when they fit a person’s situation. That might mean learning emotion regulation strategies, practicing clearer communication, or working through how past events shape present feelings. Her style emphasizes collaboration and small, actionable steps.
People who reach out typically want help handling stress, managing impulsivity, improving relationships, or building steadier motivation. Shannon supports those goals by helping people name patterns, try new responses, and build confidence as they move forward.
How Shannon’s approaches translate to online work
Shannon uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thinking patterns and try different behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and everyday stress because it focuses on clear steps and homework tasks.She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy ideas to look at how past relationship experiences affect current ways of relating. That approach can help when trust, closeness, or fear of abandonment affect friendships or partnerships. Client-Centered Therapy keeps sessions focused on the client’s perspective, so conversations stay practical and driven by the person’s goals.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shannon will discuss options and help pick methods that fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and may change as work progresses.
If you’re considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats aren’t listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove commuting time. It can also let someone choose whether to use video or a quieter, less visual check-in depending on what works best for their day.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD, and also addresses issues like attachment, body image, and communication problems.
How would she describe her way of working?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She combines skill-building with conversations that focus on the client’s own story and goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience, including work in school settings supporting people with ASD, ADHD, anxiety, and depression.
What credential does she hold and where is she licensed?
She holds the LPCC credential and is licensed in California as a CA LPCC.
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.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether video, phone, or in-person appointments are available.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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