- Client-Centered Therapy
- ADHD support
- Career and work
About Shannon
Shannon Pena is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor-Supervisor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with eight years of clinical experience. She primarily works with young adults and focuses on stress, anxiety, career concerns, ADHD, and life changes. Shannon also addresses issues related to relationships, family, parenting, anger, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue.
Her work often includes helping people adjust to new roles and transition points. She has experience with Autism Spectrum conditions and developmental or intellectual disability, and with employment and vocational concerns. Sessions commonly cover practical skills for managing anxiety, organizing work and study, and planning next steps in career or education.
Shannon uses a person-centered approach and blends other methods as needed. She looks at each person’s situation before choosing how to proceed. Goals are set together and reviewed over time so progress is clear.
Clients may occasionally receive homework to reinforce what was discussed in session. Shannon asks people to be open and honest in sessions so the work can move forward. She emphasizes collaboration and practical steps over abstract talk.
Her background includes counseling across age ranges but a main focus on young adults navigating early career and life choices. Her practical experience with autism, ADHD, and workplace issues informs how she supports planning, routine, and communication strategies.
How Shannon Uses Client-Centered Work Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client’s experience. The therapist listens carefully and reflects what the client says. This approach helps with anxiety, stress, and decisions about work or study because it emphasizes the client's goals and perspective.Shannon also describes an integrative, flexible way of working where methods are adapted to the person. That means the approach can change over time as goals and needs become clearer. She will work collaboratively with the client to choose what feels most helpful based on concerns, goals, and preferences.
Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and reduce travel time. They can also allow for shorter check-ins when needed or for sessions that focus on planning and problem solving without a long commute. Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, since the biography does not list specific formats. In all cases the focus is on practical strategies for managing anxiety, building routines, and planning next steps so therapy fits into everyday life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, career planning, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centered, meaning she focuses on the client's perspective and adapts other methods when helpful.
What is her clinical experience?
She has eight years of experience, with a primary focus on young adults and experience supporting people with autism spectrum conditions and developmental disability.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds the LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Session formats are not listed in the biography; confirm current options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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