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Shannon Shackford

Shannon Shackford

LPC

Virginia

Supportive counselor focused on meaningful change

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Virginia / 0701015072
Experience
3 years
Languages
English
Location
Virginia

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    • Motivational approach
    • Practical coping skills
    • Compassionate support

    About Shannon

    Shannon Shackford is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia who centers sessions on Motivational Interviewing and client-focused care. She helps people build self-compassion, sort through life changes, and strengthen communication skills. Her tone is straightforward and practical, aimed at people facing anxiety, depression, and overwhelming stress.

    Shannon spends sessions listening first, then identifying small, achievable steps that match each person's goals. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new behaviors. The work is collaborative - clients set priorities and decide what changes feel right.

    Her background includes three years of clinical experience supporting people through grief, divorce, and major transitions. She also works with concerns like ADHD, addictions, panic attacks, and compassion fatigue. Shannon emphasizes pacing work to fit each person’s current needs and energy.

    Practical skills often covered include managing panic and anxiety, communicating clearly under stress, and developing routines that support mood and focus. She also offers coaching-style help around career questions and life purpose when clients want it.

    Shannon welcomes people who want a steady, respectful partner in therapy. She encourages curiosity and small experiments rather than quick fixes. To start, prospective clients use the site’s matching process and schedule sessions based on availability.

  2. How Shannon’s approaches work in online therapy

    Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what matters to them and find personal reasons to change. It relies on guiding conversation and small steps so clients move toward goals they choose. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches ways to notice difficult thoughts and focus on values-driven action rather than getting stuck in worry. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, listening stance where the person’s priorities shape each session.

    Finding the right approach is part of the process. Shannon talks with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they pick strategies that match daily life and adjust them over time as needs change.

    If you are considering online care, check the available session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow steady follow-up between major life changes. Talk with Shannon during the intake to confirm which session options suit your schedule and needs.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

    Also works with

    AddictionsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue

    Additional focus areas

    Communication problemsDivorce and separationForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-love

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    3+ years

    Listed in

    Virginia

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does Shannon address?

    She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include ADHD, addictions, grief, parenting strain, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue.

    What is her approach or style in therapy?

    Shannon uses a motivational, client-centered style that focuses on listening and setting manageable goals. She combines practical exercises with reflection to help people try new behaviors.

    How much experience does she have?

    She has three years of experience working with individuals on issues like trauma recovery, divorce, and panic disorder. That experience informs a straightforward, paced approach.

    What credentials and location apply to her practice?

    She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Virginia. The LPC credential is listed as her professional qualification.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients access therapy with her?

    International clients are accepted; please confirm any time zone or scheduling details when arranging sessions.

    How does cost and payment work?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the booking process.

    What are the steps to begin working with her?

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

  6. 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

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