About Shannon
Shannon Gaskell helps people cope with stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, low self-esteem, grief, parenting strain, anger, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and life changes. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington with seven years of clinical experience. Shannon writes plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions.
She uses approaches drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma-focused work to help people change unhelpful thoughts and reduce overwhelming reactions.
How Shannon works
Sessions tend to be a mix of talking, skill practice, and gentle examination of past experiences. Shannon pays attention to how early family relationships shaped current patterns and will invite clients to notice repeating cycles.
Shannon completed a Master of Arts in Counseling at Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon, where she also studied Bible and theology and coursework on integrating faith with counseling. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Central Washington University. Her background includes workshops and additional trainings related to depression, anxiety, and trauma.
Her style is down-to-earth and collaborative. She explains tools clearly and helps clients try them in everyday life. When faith matters to a client, she can integrate those values into counseling in a straightforward way.
Shannon offers several session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. She aims to help people build habits that make daily life more manageable.
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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.
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
Training and background
| Register | LMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 7 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Washington |
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Online support options
CBT and Trauma-Focused Care Online
Shannon draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT uses simple exercises and real-life practice to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and to improve daily functioning. Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people process traumatic memories and reduce intense reactions by using paced techniques that focus on safety and gradual exposure to difficult material.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Shannon collaborates with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. She will suggest options, try techniques in sessions, and adjust the plan based on what helps most.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and demonstrations of tools. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or when a lower-bandwidth option is needed. Live chat or text messaging work well for brief check-ins, skill reminders, or when someone prefers writing over speaking. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, school, or caregiving responsibilities.
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