- Anxiety management
- Young adult challenges
- Relationship communication
About Shiann
Shiann McCollough is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in the District of Columbia with nine years of clinical experience. She works with adults on issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Shiann also focuses on young adult issues and workplace stress that often come up during early career and life transitions.
She uses a collaborative approach that draws on evidence-based techniques. Sessions often look at patterns in thoughts and feelings and focus on building practical skills. Shiann pays attention to cultural background and how it affects stress, identity, and relationships.
In therapy she blends Solution-Focused, Cognitive-Behavioral, and Person-Centered approaches to meet the problem at hand. That means some sessions may focus on concrete goals and steps, while others slow down to understand emotional patterns and personal values. The mix aims to address both immediate worries and longer-term coping skills.
People who work with Shiann often want straightforward tools for anxiety, clearer communication in relationships, and support during life shifts like finishing school or starting a new job. She helps people name what matters, practice new behaviors, and track small changes over time.
Her practice emphasizes respect for each person's cultural context. Sessions are practical and conversational, with attention to building emotion regulation, self-understanding, and healthier patterns in relationships and work.
How evidence-based methods translate to online work
Shiann draws from Cognitive-Behavioral and Solution-Focused ideas, and from Person-Centered ways of working. Cognitive-Behavioral work involves noticing thought and behavior patterns and practicing small changes to reduce anxiety and low mood. Solution-Focused work focuses on concrete goals and the next steps a person can try between sessions. Person-Centered work emphasizes listening and reflecting so clients can clarify values and feel understood.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Shiann will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day demands. That means checking in about what helps, adjusting focus over time, and mixing skill practice with reflective conversation.
The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and keeping continuity when life gets transitional. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to keep regular appointments, do short check-ins between major life events, and practice new skills in real-world contexts without needing extra travel time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Young adult issues and workplace concerns are also listed as focus areas.
What is her style in sessions?
Shiann uses a collaborative, conversational style that combines practical goal work with exploration of feelings. Sessions emphasize skill-building and clearer communication.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, relationship, and life transition concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in the District of Columbia.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she provide?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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