About Shauna
Dr. Shauna Snipes helps people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to turn. She talks plainly and listens closely to understand each person’s needs.
Dr. Snipes aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can name problems and take small steps forward. She holds a doctorate in Clinical Psychology and has been a licensed psychologist in Texas since 2014.
Dr. Snipes has about 10 years of professional experience working across a range of clinical settings.
How Shauna works
That work included assessment and evaluation, and time with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. Her approach blends client-centered work with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. She also uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing tools when helpful.
In sessions she focuses on building skills, improving communication, and reducing symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Dr. Snipes often helps people deal with parenting strain, stress, anger, addictions, grief, relationship concerns, and changes in life circumstances.
She also has experience with mood disorders, obsessive thoughts, social anxiety, and aging-related issues. Her training supports assessment as well as therapy-focused work. People who meet with her can expect to set concrete goals and work at a pace that feels manageable.
She frames therapy as a collaborative effort and adjusts methods to match each person’s situation. The aim is steady, practical progress toward better day-to-day functioning.
Shauna lists 7 ways of working on the entry:
What Shauna works with
The areas below are the ones Shauna selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Grief
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- LGBT
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Women's issues
Training and background
| Register | TX Psychologist |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 10 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Texas |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s own perspective. The therapist listens without judgement and follows the person’s lead to build trust and clarity. This approach helps when someone needs emotional support and space to sort things out.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is about spotting patterns that keep problems going and testing new ways of thinking and acting. It works well for anxiety, depression, panic, and many forms of distress that respond to structured skill practice.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) adds specific skills for managing strong emotions, improving relationships, and handling intense stress. It is useful when impulsivity, anger, or emotional overwhelm get in the way of daily life.
Choosing an approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and practical needs, then try methods that fit. Adjustments are made over time so the work stays useful and realistic.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation for skill practice and feedback. Phone work can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for brief check-ins. Live chat and text messaging suit short updates, ongoing motivation, or people who prefer typing. These options help fit therapy into work, family life, and busy schedules while keeping focus on steady progress.
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