At a glance
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LPC, District of Columbia / PRC200001490; LMHC, Massachusetts / LMHC13387; LPC, New Jersey / 37PC00912400; LMHC, New York / 017983
- NPI
- 1790431096
- Experience
- 9 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New Jersey
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational support
- Goal oriented
- Collaborative care
About Shannon
Shannon LaTray is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who focuses on helping people move forward from anxiety, depression, stress, and addiction. She combines practical talking and goal work to help people feel more in control and more connected to what matters to them.
She brings nine years of experience to each session and centers care on the person in front of her. Her style is collaborative - she listens, asks questions that uncover motivation, and helps clients set small steps they can try between sessions. That approach can make change feel more doable than trying to fix everything at once.
Shannon draws from several evidence-informed methods, including Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She uses these approaches to help people manage mood, handle cravings, repair relationship patterns, and build better daily routines for sleeping, eating, and work-life balance.
People come to her for many reasons: stress, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, career shifts, ADHD, and issues around intimacy and self-worth. She also supports people dealing with substance use, impulse challenges, or family conflict by focusing on practical steps and clearer communication.
In sessions Shannon aims to create a calm, straightforward space to figure out what’s most important to each person. She works with clients to set realistic goals and build coping tools that fit real life. To begin, clients follow the platform’s Start Therapy process and schedule based on the therapist’s availability.
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How Shannon’s approaches work in online therapy
Motivational Interviewing is a conversational style that helps people clarify what they want and find their own reasons to change. It’s useful for addressing addictions, impulsivity, and getting unstuck when motivation feels low.
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and responding to what each person brings. That approach helps when someone needs space to make sense of strong feelings, grief, or identity concerns.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. It’s commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating issues, and managing everyday stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shannon will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. She helps set clear, achievable goals and checks in regularly to adjust the plan as needed.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm available session formats before booking since current options are listed on the platform profile. Online sessions can make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full in-person appointment would be hard to arrange. Licensed professionals offering online care aim to make sessions practical and focused so you can try strategies that work in everyday life. -
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHDAdditional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPersonality disordersSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveWorkplace issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyExperience
9+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
Shannon helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and issues around self-esteem and relationships. She also addresses grief, trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping problems, career changes, ADHD, and parenting strain.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her work is collaborative and person-focused. She listens, uses Motivational Interviewing to uncover what matters to you, and blends other methods to set practical steps toward change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience as a practicing therapist. That time has included supporting people through addiction recovery, life transitions, and relationship challenges.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with licensure in New York and Massachusetts, and she practices out of New Jersey.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
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 the therapist’s availability.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers