Shannon Nelson

Shannon Nelson is an LPCC practicing in California who helps people handle stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD-related concerns. She offers straightforward support aimed at practical change and clearer day-to-day coping. Parents reading this will find short, plain explanations and a calm, steady approach to problems that feel overwhelming.

Shannon draws on several therapy styles to match each person's needs. She centers sessions on what the client brings and treats the person as the expert in their life. Sessions focus on skills people can use between meetings, and on talking through patterns that get in the way of feeling better.

Much of Shannon's experience is from school settings where she supported children, teens, and young adults with autism spectrum differences, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and related needs. That background shaped her focus on practical strategies and clear communication with families and caregivers when appropriate.

Shannon uses methods such as cognitive behavioral work to identify unhelpful thoughts, attachment-informed ideas to notice relationship patterns, and client-centered listening to help people feel heard. She aims to help clients build confidence and steady routines that reduce stress and impulsivity.

Her counseling style is collaborative and respectful. She helps people set small, doable goals and track progress over time. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling according to availability.

Approach to online therapy and how it helps

Shannon commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and skill-focused, which can reduce anxiety and depression symptoms through concrete steps and homework.

She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how relationship patterns shape emotions and reactions. This approach helps people understand why they respond a certain way in close relationships and try different, healthier ways of connecting.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shannon will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. She checks in regularly and adjusts techniques based on what is helping or what feels hard to use.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a quick update is needed. It also lets people use strategies between meetings in their daily routines, which supports learning and change.