- Adoption and foster care
- Practical coping skills
- Compassionate guidance
About Shannon
Shannon Long is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who focuses on practical support for people facing adoption and foster care concerns and related family issues. She speaks plainly and helps clients sort through stress, anxiety, grief, parenting strain, and questions about identity. Her style aims to make conversations feel respectful and down-to-earth so parents and caregivers can find steady next steps.
Shannon uses approaches that center the person's experience and build concrete skills. She commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioral changes. Client-Centered Therapy guides sessions toward what matters most to each person, and she also uses mindfulness and solution-focused techniques when helpful.
Shannon has been practicing for 11 years and is based in South Carolina. Her experience includes working with individuals and group settings, and she has supported people dealing with trauma, mood disorders, ADHD, eating concerns, and gender identity questions. She has worked with a wide age range and with caregivers managing stress.
Her work emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and avoiding stigmatizing labels. In sessions she tailors conversation and plans to fit each person’s situation. That might mean short-term coaching around a specific problem or a longer plan for healing after loss or trauma.
People who choose Shannon often want straightforward guidance and practical tools. She encourages collaborative planning, realistic goals, and steady progress at a pace that fits family life and caregiving demands.
How her approaches translate to online care
Shannon often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change thoughts and behaviors that increase worry or low mood; this approach is practical and works well when a person wants step-by-step tools. Client-Centered Therapy focuses sessions on the client's priorities and lets the conversation follow what matters most, which can be especially helpful when exploring family or adoption-related concerns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and to handle strong emotions more calmly.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Shannon works collaboratively to choose methods that match a person's goals, needs, and preferences. Together they try techniques, see what helps, and adjust the plan over time rather than committing to one fixed method up front.
The therapist's profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy family schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find remote sessions help maintain momentum between in-person visits and practice skills in real-life contexts.
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Experience
11+ years
Credentials
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Shannon help with?
Shannon supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, and related issues including adoption and foster care concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
She combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and uses mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to set practical goals and build coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience working in individual and group settings and with people who have faced trauma, mood concerns, eating issues, and identity questions.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in South Carolina and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Shannon?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.