- Years in practice
- 10
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Grief
About Shannon
Shannon Samuel is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, and the challenges of parenting. She speaks plainly and listens closely to understand what feels overwhelming. Shannon invites a practical, steady approach for anyone who feels stuck or uncertain about what comes next.
She holds a master’s degree in counseling and brings 10 years of experience to sessions. That background includes working with people who carry caregiver burden and those who are often the ‘‘strong one’’ for others.
Background and approach
Shannon focuses on helping clients regain emotional balance and clearer direction for daily life. Her style is warm, down-to-earth, and nonjudgmental. Sessions move at the client’s pace, with time for real conversation and straightforward tools.
Shannon emphasizes understanding feelings, noticing thought patterns, and building small habits that add up over time. In practice she blends client-centered conversations with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused work. Mindfulness and emotionally-focused approaches are used where they fit the person’s needs.
The goal is useful skills you can try between sessions, not just talk. Shannon offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. Sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
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
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Abandonment
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Shannon lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
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 and online care that fit your life
Shannon often blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques to help people make clear, practical changes. Client-centered work means she listens without judgment and follows what matters most to the client. Cognitive behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes that can reduce anxiety and lift mood.She also uses emotionally-focused ideas when relationships or attachment themes come up. That approach helps people notice patterns in how they connect, express feelings, and respond to others so they can try new ways of relating. Together with the client she will talk through which approaches make sense and adjust the plan as needed, keeping the process collaborative and goal-oriented.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to match real-life demands. Video calls let you see expressions and have deeper conversation. Phone sessions are useful for lower bandwidth or when being on camera is difficult. Live chat and text messaging can provide brief check-ins, coaching-style support, or quick problem-solving between longer sessions. These options aim to make therapy flexible and easier to fit into work, family, or caregiving schedules.
Questions people ask about Shannon
What concerns does Shannon help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and down-to-earth. Sessions focus on listening, practical next steps, and pacing that fits each person.
What kind of background does she have?
She has a master’s degree in counseling and about 10 years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns and life situations.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) registered in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences.
How does billing and cost work?
Sessions use a subscription model that varies with location and therapist availability, and the subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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