Jacqueline Shannon, LMFT
Compassionate, practical therapy for parents and individuals
Explore online therapy options- Years in practice
- 10
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- Oregon
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- LGBT
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Jacqueline
Jacqueline Shannon is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Oregon. She brings a practical, down-to-earth style to sessions and focuses on parenting concerns alongside stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship struggles, and identity questions. Jacqueline aims to help parents and individuals make clear, usable changes in day-to-day life.
She blends approaches that emphasize values, attachment, and active collaboration. Sessions often mix straightforward conversation with exercises that connect feelings to actions.
Background and approach
Jacqueline uses present-moment awareness and practical tools so people can try different responses between meetings. Her background includes about a decade of formal clinical practice and nearly 20 years in community mental health and addiction settings. In recent years she has also spent time in leadership and training roles, which shaped how she supports others learning clinical skills.
That experience informs her work with people facing mood, anxiety, and addictive challenges. Jacqueline describes her style as empathic and candid, with touches of humor when appropriate. She focuses on building trust and clear communication so clients can tackle issues like codependency, caregiver stress, grief, and commitment concerns.
The therapy process is collaborative - goals and techniques are chosen together. Work is offered through multiple formats including video calls, phone, live chat, and text messaging. Sessions are provided in English and follow a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What Jacqueline works with
Everything Jacqueline lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Jacqueline helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Jacqueline lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches that fit online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values and small, committed actions. It helps people clarify what matters most and try practical steps that match those values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. Both approaches work well for anxiety, stress, parenting challenges, and addiction-related behaviors.Finding the right approach is a team effort. Jacqueline will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether ACT, CBT, attachment-oriented work, or a mix makes the most sense for the situation and then try techniques that fit daily life.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy parents and working people. Video calls let the therapist and client use visual cues and do longer sessions. Phone sessions can be quicker check-ins or better when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, homework review, or when someone wants to write through a problem. These options make it easier to keep momentum and practice new skills between sessions.
Questions people ask about Jacqueline
What kinds of concerns can Jacqueline help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship and parenting concerns, plus issues like grief, self-esteem, and life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Jacqueline blends values-oriented work, attachment ideas, and client-centered conversation to create practical steps clients can use between sessions.
How long has she been practicing clinically?
She has about 10 years of formal clinical experience and almost 20 years working in community mental health and addiction services.
Where is Jacqueline located and what are her credentials?
She is based in Oregon and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with clients outside the country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she use?
Jacqueline offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.
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