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Shannon Nelson, LPCC

  • Experience3 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Anger
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Shannon

Shannon Nelson is an LPCC based in California who supports people coping with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She draws on three years of clinical experience working primarily in school settings where she supported children, teens, and young adults with ASD, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and related challenges. Shannon emphasizes a strengths-based view, treating each person as the expert on their own life while offering guidance to navigate difficult emotions and behaviors.

Her approach blends practical skill-building with attention to personal story and relationships; she uses structured techniques alongside reflective exploration to help clients gain insight and improve day-to-day functioning. Shannon aims to make the process of change feel manageable, offering steady support as clients work toward greater motivation, confidence, and emotional regulation.

She is licensed in California as an LPCC and provides services in English for clients within the state.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in relationships and early bonds, helping clients understand how past connections influence current emotions and interpersonal reactions. This approach can be useful for those working through attachment issues, abandonment concerns, or difficulties with trust. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) concentrates on identifying and shifting thought patterns and behaviors that maintain distress, offering concrete tools for anxiety, depression, and impulsivity. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the client's perspective, providing empathic listening and support to build self-awareness and confidence.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Shannon works collaboratively with clients to explore which methods feel most helpful based on individual needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts strategies as the work unfolds so therapy remains responsive and personally relevant.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access consistent care from home, during breaks, or between other responsibilities while allowing therapists and clients to focus on progress and practical skill-building.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Shannon commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD along with related areas such as attachment issues, impulsivity, body image, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe the therapy style used?
The style blends client-centered listening with evidence-based techniques so sessions balance practical skills and reflective exploration tailored to each person.
What is Shannon's professional background?
She has three years of professional experience, much of it supporting children, teens, and young adults in school settings with ASD, ADHD, anxiety, and depression.
What credentials and location are listed?
Shannon is an LPCC licensed in California with license number CA LPCC 14708 and practices in California.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preferences and availability.
How are fees and subscriptions 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 together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Narrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English