About Shannon
Shannon Pena helps people who are juggling stress, anxiety, career shifts, and parenting challenges. She works with young adults and people facing ADHD, autism spectrum concerns, or workplace strain. Shannon is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, in North Carolina and brings eight years of experience to her practice.
She takes a person-centered approach in sessions. That means she focuses on each person's unique situation and listens first. Goals are set together and progress is tracked over time.
How Shannon works
Shannon may suggest short activities between sessions to try out new skills. Her background includes work with developmental and behavioral issues, vocational and employment concerns, and common mental health struggles. She has experience supporting people with autism spectrum diagnoses and ADHD, and she has worked with young adults navigating life changes.
Those experiences shape how she tailors conversations and practical strategies. Shannon uses flexible techniques rather than one fixed method. She adapts to what each person needs and chooses approaches that fit their goals.
Sessions are collaborative, with a focus on clear, manageable steps toward change. People who meet with Shannon can expect straightforward conversations, gentle challenge, and practical ideas for everyday life. She aims to make sessions a place to sort priorities, build coping skills, and plan next steps.
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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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Intellectual disability
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LCMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 8 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | North Carolina |
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Online support options
Client-centered care delivered online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judging and following the person's lead. The therapist provides empathy and acceptance while helping the client identify goals and take steps toward them. This style suits stress, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, and navigating life changes.In practice, Shannon adapts her person-centered stance to each person's needs. She will work together with clients to choose what to try first and will adjust methods as progress unfolds. Finding the right approach is collaborative and evolves from conversations about goals, daily routines, and what feels doable.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video works well for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a shorter break or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to check in between scheduled meetings or to use brief coaching ideas during a busy day. These options help people fit therapy into work, school, or family schedules while keeping focus on practical steps and coping skills.
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