Bobbie Shannon, LPC, LCMHC

Bobbie Shannon is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who brings 35 years of experience to her work. She focuses on relationship struggles, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, grief, parenting strain, and related concerns. Her style is direct and warm, and she aims to help clients find clearer answers for themselves.

She uses a practical, interactive approach in sessions. Conversations are straightforward and focused on what matters most right now. She listens, reflects, and offers tools tailored to each person's goals. Sessions often include skill-building for communication, managing strong emotions, and handling life transitions.

Bobbie draws from client-centered, cognitive behavioral, emotionally-focused, mindfulness, and solution-focused methods. That mix allows her to adapt to different situations, from coping with trauma to improving intimacy and setting boundaries. She works with adults, adolescents, and couples and addresses family-of-origin concerns without assuming one-size-fits-all solutions.

Her background includes work in mental health facilities and independent practice across many years. The emphasis in her practice is on helping people move toward their most authentic self while staying practical about steps forward. She encourages small, measurable changes that add up over time.

People who choose her often want a counselor who is direct but compassionate, and who balances emotional understanding with useful tools. She helps clients set realistic goals and practice new ways of relating and problem solving.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes understanding each person's perspective and building on their strengths. It involves reflective listening and helping people notice what matters to them, which can be done through conversation and guided exercises online.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Online sessions typically include setting goals, practicing new skills between meetings, and reviewing progress together, which suits problems like anxiety and depression.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people recognize and change patterns in close relationships. In a collaborative way, the therapist helps partners or individuals see how emotions shape interactions and practice new responses during sessions.

Finding the right fit is part of the process. The therapist works with each person to pick approaches that match their goals and preferences. That means trying methods, adjusting as needed, and keeping the work focused on what the client wants to change.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling around work or caregiving, shorter check-ins when time is tight, and sessions that can fit into a weekday break. The original profile does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Licensed professionals can still use these approaches effectively through remote sessions when the format fits the client's needs.