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LMHC

Dr. Shannon Derby, LMHC

  • Experience25 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Shannon

Dr. Shannon Derby brings 25 years of professional experience as an LMHC licensed in Florida and focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, ADHD, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and career or life transitions.

Background and approach

She works with clients addressing motivation, self-esteem, anger, compassion fatigue, and a range of complex challenges including bipolar disorder, parenting struggles, and caregiving stress. Additional areas of focus include attachment issues, adoption and foster care concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family dynamics, and codependency.

Her practice emphasizes respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care tailored to each person's circumstances. Dr.

Derby combines evidence-based methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to shape conversations and plans that fit individual goals. She frames the first steps toward change as acts of courage and aims to support clients through practical strategies and collaborative planning.

Sessions are adapted to meet unique needs while honoring each person’s pace and preferences.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Derby often blends cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) in online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve functioning, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and many day-to-day struggles. ACT emphasizes values-based action and learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings while pursuing meaningful goals, a good fit for people coping with life changes, stress, and chronic concerns.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and responses to different strategies and adjust methods over time so treatment remains relevant and practical for the client’s needs.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, continue care during transitions, and maintain momentum between meetings while working together toward clearer coping skills and measurable progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Derby commonly address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, ADHD, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, career changes, and related challenges listed in her specialties.
What is her overall therapeutic style?
The approach is respectful, sensitive, and collaborative, with emphasis on tailoring conversation and treatment plans to each client's unique needs and goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional work experience and has used that background to support a wide range of concerns across different life stages.
What credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with the credential FL LMHC MH17175.
Which languages are available and are international clients accepted?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered for online work?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemDepressionCoaching

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen'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 TherapyImago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English