About Shannon
Shannon Chavis is a licensed mental health counselor with 21 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. He focuses on practical steps people can use every day to cope with hard moments. Shannon speaks plainly and works to create a respectful, compassionate space for conversation.
He supports people facing major life changes and helps them rebuild motivation and self-confidence. Sessions focus on understanding what’s behind emotional reactions and trying small, doable changes that make life feel steadier.
How Shannon works
He also addresses workplace issues, communication problems, guilt, shame, impulsivity, and questions about life purpose and self-love. Shannon adapts his approach to each person’s needs rather than using the same plan for everyone. He emphasizes clear goals and straightforward tools so progress can be noticed between sessions.
He believes the first step takes courage and treats that step as part of the work. Shannon practices in Florida and conducts sessions in English. He tailors session formats to fit schedules and preferences, and explains options so people can choose what feels most manageable.
His style is warm, direct, and aimed at practical improvements. People who want help managing everyday emotional challenges or who need support through loss or change may find his approach useful. He aims to help people gain clearer direction, steadier mood, and better ways to cope when life gets overwhelming.
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.
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Training and background
| Register | LMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 21 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Florida |
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Online support options
Practical approaches for online therapy and coping
Shannon uses evidence-informed techniques that focus on skills and real-life practice. One common approach emphasizes building coping skills for stress and anxiety through structured exercises and gradual behavior changes. This helps people notice and shift unhelpful patterns while supporting calmer responses in daily life.Another regularly used technique concentrates on processing grief and loss by creating space to talk about difficult feelings and finding ways to remember and adapt. This approach helps people move forward without rushing the process and find new routines that support healing.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. Shannon will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. He checks in about what is helping and adjusts strategies over time so the work stays relevant and practical.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow fuller conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text messaging offer shorter check-ins, quick support between sessions, and flexibility for busy schedules. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, and daily life.
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