- Behavior-focused strategies
- Curiosity-based listening
- Mindfulness and skills
About Shannon
Shannon Amabile is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in California. She helps people handle stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, codependency, addiction recovery, and career or parenting pressures. Her work often focuses on practical changes that bring quick relief and clearer choices.
Shannon uses a curiosity-based, nonjudgmental approach. She encourages clients to tell their stories and be heard. That starts with listening, then identifying small behavioral steps that make daily life easier.
She favors solution-oriented work and behavioral interventions so clients can notice change soon. Sessions often include communication skills, mindfulness practices, and de-escalation tools for stressful moments. The goal is to strengthen self-trust and build skills people can use after sessions end.
Shannon has eight years of clinical experience and has supported people in educational, residential, corporate, and production settings. She has worked with people facing trauma and abuse, addiction recovery, parenting challenges, and the emotional demands of creative professions.
Her training and methods include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, narrative approaches, and client-centered principles. She aims to help clients feel more confident, make intentional changes, and prepare for future challenges.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values to build a meaningful life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and helping people find their own solutions by trusting their experience.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Shannon will work with each person to see which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She aims to combine techniques so sessions match what the client wants to accomplish rather than following a rigid plan.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into busy schedules and fewer barriers related to travel or time off. Online work can make it simpler to practice new skills between sessions in the contexts where they matter most. Confirm the current session options before booking to make sure the offered formats meet your needs.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Shannon support?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family issues, codependency, addictions, parenting challenges, career strain, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
The approach is practical and solution-oriented, using behavioral steps, mindfulness, and communication skills to help people see change quickly.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working in settings that include educational, residential, corporate, and production environments.
What credentials and region apply to this therapist?
She is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - practicing in California.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.
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