- Years in practice
- 8
- Credentials
- LCMHC
- Licensed in
- North Carolina
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Career difficulties
About Shannon
Shannon Pena is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor-Supervisor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina who focuses on helping parents and young adults manage day-to-day stress and life transitions. She speaks plainly and offers steady support for people feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, parenting challenges, work stress, or changes in routine.
She draws on eight years of clinical experience working with young adults and people with developmental differences, including autism and ADHD. Shannon also has experience with vocational and workplace concerns, and she helps clients facing emotional or behavioral struggles that affect daily life.
Background and approach
Her style is client-centered, which means she starts by listening and aims to adapt to what each person needs. Shannon emphasizes setting clear goals together and checking progress as therapy continues. Occasionally she may suggest short tasks between sessions to practice new skills.
Sessions are collaborative and straightforward. Parents can expect practical conversation about coping strategies, boundaries, and managing the stress of caregiving or life changes. Shannon focuses on what will help a person function better at home, at work, and in relationships.
When deciding how to work, she considers each person’s strengths, routines, and concerns. The pace and focus of counseling are shaped by the client’s goals and feedback, so the plan can change as progress is made.
What Shannon works with
Everything Shannon lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Shannon helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Compassion fatigue
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Family problems
- Intellectual disability
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Shannon lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Client-centered care delivered online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening carefully and building a trusting, respectful relationship. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects what they say, and helps them find their own solutions; this approach works well for stress, anxiety, parenting questions, and adjusting to life changes.Shannon combines client-centered work with an adaptive, individualized focus. This means she will draw on what seems most helpful for each person, considering strengths, routines, and goals. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process - the therapist and client work together to choose what fits best and adjust the plan as needed.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video appointments are useful for in-depth conversations and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging make it possible to get support between calls and fit brief exchanges into a busy day. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to schedule around parenting and work demands.
Questions people ask about Shannon
What concerns does Shannon commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, ADHD, parenting challenges, career questions, coping with life changes, anger, and self-esteem issues.
What is Shannon's style in therapy?
Her approach is client-centered and practical, focusing on listening first and then setting shared goals. She may suggest short homework tasks to practice new skills between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Shannon has eight years of experience working mainly with young adults and people who have developmental differences such as autism and ADHD.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor-Supervisor (LCMHC) licensed in North Carolina.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Shannon offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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