About Shannon
Shannon Detwiler is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who focuses on helping people overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, and big life changes. She works with concerns like low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and the aftermath of trauma and abuse. Shannon aims to help clients find clearer priorities and a steadier sense of self.
Shannon uses practical therapy methods that emphasize thought work and emotional understanding. She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and take steps that match their values.
How Shannon works
Sessions often include skills practice, reflection, and goal-setting. Her approach also addresses core issues such as abandonment, attachment wounds, family of origin dynamics, and communication problems. She helps people sort through guilt, shame, and isolation while exploring forgiveness and self-love.
The work often focuses on making daily changes that reduce overwhelm and increase self-trust. Shannon has nine years of clinical experience and holds LMHC credentials in New York and Florida. She provides care from Florida and uses conversational, straightforward language in sessions.
People describe the process as practical and focused on meaningful short-term gains as well as longer-term growth. Sessions are aimed at helping clients build better boundaries, find life purpose, and reconnect with their values. Whether someone needs tools for coping or deeper emotional work, Shannon supports a steady, step-by-step path toward more confidence and balance.
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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 | 9 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Florida |
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How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that align with their values. This approach is useful for anxiety, low mood, and feeling lost after life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that maintain distress; it works well for anxiety, depression, and improving daily coping. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people understand and reorganize emotional responses to deepen self-awareness and improve how they relate to others.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try first. That collaboration lets sessions shift as needs change and keeps the work practical and relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows visual cues and fuller conversation, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits faster check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy days, maintain continuity during transitions, and access consistent support from licensed professionals.
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