- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Life purpose
About Shannon
Shannon Chavis is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 21 years of professional experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, low self-esteem, motivation struggles, and life changes. He also focuses on workplace issues, communication problems, guilt and shame, forgiveness, impulsivity, and questions about life purpose.
Shannon uses practical conversation and goal-focused planning to help people sort what matters now. Sessions are straightforward and aimed at improving day-to-day coping and decision making. He listens for what is getting in the way and helps identify small, manageable steps forward.
He adapts the way he talks and plans care to fit each person’s situation. That can mean short-term strategies for managing strong feelings or longer work on self-esteem and direction. He emphasizes clear, respectful interaction and helps clients track progress over time.
His experience includes supporting people through major life transitions and loss, including bereavement and changes at work. He guides clients as they reconsider priorities and practical next steps. Conversations often cover communication skills, handling guilt, and building confidence to take action.
Shannon invites a direct, down-to-earth approach. He asks practical questions, offers behavioral ideas, and checks in on whether a strategy is working. If you are feeling stuck or unsure what comes next, he can help you clarify short-term goals and plan steps toward them.
Evidence-based approaches and online work
Shannon draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on behavior and coping skills. One common approach uses behavioral strategies to change unhelpful habits and introduce new routines; this helps with anxiety, low motivation, and impulsivity. Another approach centers on emotion-focused conversations that clarify feelings around grief, guilt, or shame and then identify actions to reduce their impact on daily life.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He evaluates a person’s needs, goals, and preferences together with them and adjusts methods as progress is tracked. This collaborative process helps determine whether shorter skills-focused work or longer, deeper exploration is the best fit.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. They can also let someone choose whether to use video or a different communication style depending on what feels most practical for them.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, low self-esteem, motivation issues, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include workplace problems, communication issues, guilt and shame, impulsivity, forgiveness, and life purpose.
How would he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses direct conversation and practical planning to identify small steps forward. The focus is on clear strategies to manage emotions and test new behaviors in everyday life.
How much experience does he have?
He has 21 years of professional work experience supporting people through stress, grief, depression, and life transitions.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in Florida. His practice is located in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.