- Faith-informed care
- Practical coping skills
- Focus on values
About Shannon
Shannon Brandes is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 11 years of experience. She blends clinical practice with personal life experience to support people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strains, and addictive patterns. Shannon says her faith and family life shape how she shows up, and she offers biblical counseling when clients request it.
Shannon emphasizes practical work in session and homework between appointments. She uses a multi-dimensional method called Deconstructing Anxiety alongside common therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Sessions include talking through problems, building coping skills, and making small steps that fit everyday life.
She describes herself as a person who has faced life’s ups and downs and who freely shares those experiences when it helps the client. Shannon values exercise, nutrition, and time outdoors, and she brings a holistic mindset when clients want that focus. She also notes that faith is an important source of meaning for many of her clients and can be included in counseling when desired.
Shannon works with adults 18 and older on concerns such as self-esteem, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, body image and eating concerns, codependency, family problems, and process addictions. Her approach is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.
People who choose Shannon can expect a mix of supportive conversation, practical exercises, and attention to values and life goals. She invites prospective clients to reflect on what matters to them and to take next steps when they feel ready.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values even when feelings are hard. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress when someone wants practical steps tied to personal goals.Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. It can help people who feel stuck in repeating relationship patterns, dealing with loneliness, jealousy, or difficulties trusting others.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Shannon will work with each person to see which methods fit their goals, pace, and preferences. That can mean trying a few techniques and adjusting as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats were not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins when time is limited or sessions that avoid travel time. It also lets people follow through on skill practice between meetings and bring real-life examples from day-to-day situations into conversation. Licensed professionals can tailor the mix of strategies and practical exercises to what helps the client move forward.
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Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Florida, New York, Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Shannon address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, trauma and abuse, body image and eating concerns, codependency, and related struggles.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is down-to-earth and collaborative. Sessions typically combine conversation, skill-building, and homework between meetings.
How long has she been practicing?
Shannon has been practicing as a mental health counselor since 2015, which amounts to 11 years of experience.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the credential LMHC and is licensed as an LMHC in New York and Florida; she is based in Kansas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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