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Dr. Shannon Hunter, LPC

  • Experience19 years
  • LocationTexas
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and LGBT
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Shannon

Dr. Shannon Hunter brings 19 years of clinical experience to her practice in Texas, combining training in education and mental health counseling to help clients develop practical coping strategies.

Background and approach

She integrates evidence-based talk therapy with psycho-educational tools, tailoring interventions such as cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness-based skills to address concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, and compassion fatigue. Her background includes multiple degrees from Texas Tech University and a Doctorate in Educational Psychology, and she holds the LPC credential.

Over nearly two decades she has practiced in diverse settings including independent practice, group clinics, integrated health care clinics, state facilities, and university campuses, as well as providing remote care. Dr.

Hunter emphasizes a calm, genuine approach and aims to create a nonjudgmental space where clients can explore feelings and build new skills. Clients can expect an individualized plan that blends structured therapies such as CBT and DBT with attachment-informed and client-centered methods.

Her work also addresses a wide range of focused concerns including family dynamics, trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping issues, caregiver stress, and sexual diversity topics such as BDSM and kink within a supportive therapeutic frame.

Integrating Evidence-Based Methods with Flexible Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and take committed action despite difficult thoughts and feelings; it is often used for stress, anxiety, and life transitions by teaching mindfulness and willingness skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering practical techniques for depression, anxiety, ADHD-related challenges, and coping skills training. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides structured skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness to support clients with intense emotions or difficulties managing stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each client to determine what methods match their goals, preferences, and needs. This exploration can lead to combining elements from different modalities so an individualized plan reflects both clinical evidence and the person's lived experience.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility for fitting sessions into busy schedules and for maintaining continuity of care across locations in Texas. These remote formats make it easier to access consistent support, practice skills between sessions, and adapt session types as needs change while working with licensed professionals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue among many others listed in the therapist's specialties.
What is the therapist's general therapeutic style?
The approach blends evidence-based talk therapy and psycho-education with client-centered, attachment-informed methods, using skills-based tools to develop individualized coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The clinician has 19 years of experience across settings such as independent practice, clinics, integrated health care, state facilities, and university campuses.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
The clinician holds the LPC credential and practices in Texas; the license number provided in the fact sheet is TX LPC 18861.
Are other languages or international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and the therapist is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for appointments?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on availability and preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working with this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

19+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English

What Shannon can help with

Dr. Shannon Hunter works with clients on stress and anxiety, LGBT, relationship issues, self esteem, and depression.

How Shannon approaches therapy

Shannon's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy.

Shannon uses CBT and DBT.

Experience and training

Shannon is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Texas, with 19 years of clinical experience.