Therapist
Shannon White
LPC
Practical support for stress and life changes
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- Strengths focused
- Goal oriented
- Collaborative style
About Shannon
Shannon treats each person as the expert on their own life. She draws on what already works for a person and looks for ways to make those strengths more useful. Sessions include listening, asking focused questions, and trying out simple strategies to manage worry and stay motivated.
Her approach mixes skills-based work and reflective conversation. That can mean learning tools to notice and change unhelpful thoughts, practicing mindfulness skills to reduce tension, and setting clear goals for what a person wants to try differently. She uses short, practical exercises as well as deeper talk about values and priorities.
Shannon also pays attention to areas such as attachment, communication problems, and life situations tied to chronic illness or disability, including intellectual disability. She works at a pace people can handle and keeps plans realistic. The aim is steady progress toward clearer goals and more day-to-day ease.
With 11 years of experience, she draws on a range of methods to match each person's needs. Her style is collaborative and respectful, focused on making therapy useful in everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Alabama
Languages
English
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How therapeutic approaches fit into online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's experience. The therapist follows a person's lead, reflects what they say, and helps them name what matters. This approach is useful for building trust and exploring feelings that come with stress and low self-esteem.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to notice and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It often includes short exercises between sessions to practice new ways of thinking and coping, which can help with anxiety and motivation.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that match a person's goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean trying one approach for a while and adjusting based on what helps most.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full session isn't needed. It can also let someone practice strategies in real-life settings and bring those experiences back to sessions for coaching and problem solving.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Shannon help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, attachment issues, chronic illness or disability concerns, and intellectual disability.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is supportive and collaborative. Sessions combine listening, practical skill building, and goal-setting to create manageable change.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience working with people on stress, motivation, confidence, and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Alabama and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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