- Stress and anxiety
- Self esteem work
- CBT and attachment
About Shannon
Shannon Nelson is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) licensed in California with three years of professional experience. She works with adults who are feeling stuck or struggling with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD. Shannon also addresses concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, and divorce or separation.
Her practical style focuses on clear conversation and steady problem solving. She treats people as the experts on their lives and helps them identify strengths they can use. Sessions tend to focus on what the person wants to change and small steps to move forward.
Shannon draws from several well-known approaches. She uses Attachment-Based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also integrates Client-Centered and Narrative Therapy techniques to help people tell a clearer story about their lives.
Much of her experience comes from working in school settings with children, teens, and young adults, including those with ASD and ADHD, and with anxiety or depression. That background informs how she listens and how she breaks hard problems into manageable parts.
Sessions are conducted in English and reflect practical, step-by-step planning rather than inspirational language. People looking for help with direction after a change in work, relationships, or health will find a straightforward approach focused on choices and next steps.
Approaches used during online sessions
Shannon commonly integrates Attachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Attachment-based approaches look at how past relationships shape current patterns and help identify repeated ways of relating that can be shifted. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on noticing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and testing new ways of thinking and acting.Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying different tools and checking in about what helps and what does not.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or medical appointments because it can reduce travel time and simplify logistics. It also allows shorter check-ins or sessions that do not require video when that makes scheduling easier. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and attachment-based exercises to work in remote sessions while keeping the focus on practical steps and clear goals.
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 address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD, plus related issues like attachment problems, codependency, and communication difficulties.
How does she approach someone who feels directionless?
Her style is conversational and pragmatic. She helps people identify strengths, set small goals, and try steps that test what feels right.
What experience does she bring to this work?
She has three years of professional experience, much of it in school settings supporting students with ASD, ADHD, anxiety, and depression.
What credential and location should I know about?
She is an LPCC licensed in California, and her practice is based in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her services?
Use 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.