About Shannon
Shannon Bettencourt helps people who are struggling with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, life changes, stress, anxiety, intimacy issues, depression, and hoarding. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist and has 22 years of clinical experience in California. Shannon speaks English and approaches work with warmth and practical focus.
She believes each person knows their story best. That view shapes every session. Shannon looks for strengths clients already have and builds on them.
How Shannon works
She aims to make change feel possible rather than overwhelming. Sessions are collaborative and plainspoken. Shannon listens first, then helps set small, concrete goals.
Some sessions focus on sorting painful memories and routine triggers. Others concentrate on skills to manage stress, improve communication, or handle difficult days of grief. She encourages steady steps toward clearer priorities and better daily routines.
For people dealing with hoarding, Shannon helps break tasks into manageable actions and addresses the emotions behind belongings. For relationship and intimacy concerns, she works on improving how people talk and connect. Shannon frames therapy as an empowering process.
She supports clients as they try new strategies, notice small gains, and adjust plans when needed. Her aim is practical progress that fits into real life.
What Shannon works with
The areas below are the ones Shannon selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
Also listed
Training and background
| Register | LMFT |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 22 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
Evidence-based techniques and online care that fit your life
Shannon uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach helps people process traumatic events by working through memories and reactions in small, manageable steps to reduce their hold on daily life. Another approach emphasizes skill-building for stress, anxiety, and mood management through techniques such as relaxation practice, grounding, and problem-solving to improve day-to-day coping.Choosing the right approach is a joint effort. Shannon works with each person to understand their goals, comfort level, and history, then adapts methods so therapy feels like a good fit. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan as people notice progress or new challenges arise.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when a longer appointment is needed. Phone sessions can work well if bandwidth is limited or a quieter connection is preferred. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, quick coaching, or when someone needs flexible, ongoing support between sessions. These options aim to make consistent care easier to fit into a busy life.
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