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Shannon Dahse

Shannon Dahse

LPC

New Jersey

Experienced counselor focusing on change and coping

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, New Jersey / 37PC00816700
Experience
10 years
Languages
English
Location
New Jersey

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    • Anxiety and depression
    • Practical coping skills
    • LGBT inclusive care

    About Shannon

    Shannon Dahse is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in New Jersey with ten years of clinical experience. She helps people manage anxiety, depression, stress, and life changes. Parents and individuals who are facing grief, relationship strain, parenting challenges, or struggles with addiction can find practical support. Shannon also works with people in the LGBT community and those coping with panic attacks, social anxiety, or seasonal mood shifts.

    Her approach is down-to-earth and goal-oriented. She focuses on finding coping strategies that fit each person's day-to-day life. Conversations in sessions center on identifying strengths and planning small, doable steps forward. Motivational Interviewing is one of the methods she uses to help people explore change at their own pace.

    Shannon combines Client-Centered Therapy with elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. That mix lets her listen closely while also offering tools for thinking and behavior changes. Clients can expect a balance of empathetic listening and practical skill building.

    Over the last decade she has supported people through substance concerns, compassion fatigue, guilt and shame, and parenting stress. She makes space for honest conversations about feelings and coping. The aim is steady, manageable progress rather than quick fixes.

    Shannon invites clients to talk about what matters to them and to set realistic goals. She encourages small steps and checks in on how strategies are working. People who prefer straightforward guidance and collaborative problem solving often find this approach helpful.

  2. How Shannon Uses Motivational Interviewing and CBT Online

    Motivational Interviewing helps people explore their own reasons for change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to draw out a person’s values and goals, which can be useful for addictions, low motivation, or ambivalence about change.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches practical skills for managing anxiety, panic attacks, and negative thinking patterns often seen with depression or social anxiety.

    Shannon aims to find the best approach together with each client. She listens first, then suggests strategies that match a person’s goals and daily life. Clients are invited to try different tools and give feedback so the plan can be adjusted collaboratively.

    The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, or choose a quieter check-in when needed. Licensed professionals can use these sessions to teach coping skills, practice new behaviors, and follow progress between meetings.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCoping with life changes

    Also works with

    AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionCompassion fatigue

    Additional focus areas

    Guilt and shamePanic disorder and panic attacksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobia

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    10+ years

    Listed in

    New Jersey

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Shannon commonly address?

    She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction issues, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, anger, and compassion fatigue, among others such as panic attacks and seasonal affective disorder.

    What is her general therapy style?

    Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, with an emphasis on identifying strengths and building practical coping strategies that fit daily life.

    How much experience does she have?

    She has ten years of experience working in counseling settings and supporting people with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey.

    Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?

    Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.

    What session formats are available?

    The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options with the service before booking.

    How is cost handled for sessions?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with this therapist?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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