LMHC

Shannon Gaskell, LMHC

Experience7 years
LocationWashington
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused Therapy

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About Shannon

Shannon Gaskell is a licensed mental health counselor with seven years of clinical experience who supports people navigating stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting challenges, compassion fatigue, anger, self-esteem concerns, ADHD, and other life changes.

Background and approach

She draws on evidence-based methods and training to help clients build practical coping skills and process difficult experiences. Shannon's educational background includes a Master of Arts in Counseling from Western Seminary and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Central Washington University, and she has pursued specialized trainings in trauma-focused approaches and CBT-based interventions.

Her practice blends structured, skill-focused work with deeper exploration of early life and family of origin themes. Shannon has training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Cognitive Processing Therapy, and she often incorporates schema-focused ideas when helping clients understand patterns rooted in childhood relationships.

She has also provided faith-integrated services for clients who choose to include Christian perspectives in their counseling. Shannon practices in Washington as an LMHC and offers multiple online session formats to accommodate varying needs and schedules.

She frames therapy as a collaborative process and aims to support individuals as they identify goals, develop new tools, and move forward in meaningful ways.

How focused approaches translate to online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. In practice this can mean learning specific skills for managing anxiety, reducing depressive behaviors, and improving daily routines.

Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing traumatic experiences safely and building coping strategies to reduce trauma-related symptoms. It aims to help people make sense of painful memories and develop tools to manage triggers and distress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work itself, and Shannon treats this as a collaborative process. She will help clients weigh their goals, symptoms, and personal preferences to select or adapt methods that fit the individual's needs rather than prescribing a single pathway.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to continue care from different locations within Washington. These formats support consistent access to a licensed professional and allow for a blend of real-time conversation and brief check-ins between sessions to reinforce progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address

Shannon works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting issues, anger, self-esteem struggles, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

What is the general therapy style and approach

She uses evidence-based, skill-focused approaches alongside deeper exploration of early life and family patterns, combining structured interventions with reflective work to meet practical needs and underlying issues.

How many years of clinical experience does she have

The therapist has seven years of counseling experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in individual, group, and family sessions.

What are her credentials and where is she based

She is an LMHC practicing in Washington with licence details listed as WA LMHC LH 60908698.

Is therapy available in other languages or internationally

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are offered

Shannon provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How is cost and scheduling handled

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

What are the steps to begin working with this therapist

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Trauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Washington

Languages

English

What Shannon can help with

Shannon Gaskell works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.

Shannon works with children, adolescents, and adults.

Shannon works with clients wanting to integrate their Christian faith into their counseling.

How Shannon approaches therapy

Shannon's clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Shannon is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Washington, with 7 years of clinical experience.