Bobbie Shannon, LPC, LCMHC

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client's perspective and choices. The therapist listens closely and follows the client's lead to help uncover what feels true and useful. This approach is helpful for parents who want validation and support while they decide on next steps.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It often involves simple exercises and experiments to try between sessions, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood. This approach suits people who want clear tools to manage stress, anger, or parenting challenges.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and shift patterns in how they respond to emotional situations. It can be useful for improving connection and communication in relationships and for handling intimacy-related issues.

Finding the best therapy approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past, and will adjust methods to fit each person's needs. That collaborative process helps identify whether a skills-based or more relational path is the right choice.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video works well for deeper conversations, phone can fit a busy schedule or low bandwidth, live chat is good for brief check-ins, and messaging lets clients reflect and write when that feels easier. These options make it simpler to keep continuity of care and to fit therapy into daily life.