Shannon Shackford is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Virginia.
01About Shannon
Shannon Shackford is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Virginia. She offers straightforward, compassionate care for people facing anxiety, depression, stress, and self-esteem struggles. Shannon focuses on practical skills people can use right away to manage intense feelings and cope with life changes.
She works to build self-compassion and clearer communication. Sessions often include ways to handle panic, reduce isolation, and move forward after divorce or loss. Shannon supports exploration of life purpose and helps people untangle patterns that get in the way of balance and meaning.
Background and approach
Her work draws on several evidence-informed methods, adapted to each person's needs. Conversations are collaborative and geared toward real-world steps, like creating routines, testing new behaviors, or practicing different ways of talking to others. She also helps people navigate ADHD, addictions, and career-related stress with pragmatic strategies.
Shannon pays attention to how emotional pain shows up in daily life. She helps people set manageable goals and notice small changes that add up. The focus is on usable tools, not labels, so clients leave sessions with clear next steps.
With three years of clinical experience as an LPC (licensed professional counselor), she aims to make therapy accessible and applicable. Shannon accepts international clients and provides sessions in English for those who prefer online options or remote care.
02Credentials
- LPC (Virginia)
- License 0701015072 · expires June 2027
- NPI
- 1669043444 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Shannon lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
Methods Shannon names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Shannon names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and choose actions that match their values. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and struggles with motivation or life direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for panic attacks, mood problems, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own experience, offering empathetic listening and collaborative pacing so clients feel heard while they explore goals and options.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which methods fit best based on goals, symptoms, and preferences. Sessions may blend approaches so work stays relevant and responsive to what actually helps.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier for short check-ins. Live chat and text let people write thoughts between sessions or check in when scheduling is tight. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and try different formats to see what works best.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of issues does Shannon address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, panic, grief, addictions, ADHD, and career or parenting strain. Additional focus areas include life purpose, communication problems, and healing after separation.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions emphasize building self-compassion, improving communication, and trying small, real-world strategies between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Shannon has three years of professional experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, and life transitions.
Where is Shannon licensed and based?
She is an LPC, which stands for licensed professional counselor, and practices in Virginia.
Are sessions offered in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English. She accepts international clients for remote work.
What session formats are available?
Shannon provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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