- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Equine assisted psychotherapy
About Bobbie
Bobbie Shannon is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LPC, LCMHC) with 35 years of clinical experience. She practices in North Carolina and has worked in both mental health facilities and private practice. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, and issues with intimacy and self-esteem.
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused work. Sessions are interactive and direct. She listens for emotional patterns that keep people stuck and helps name those feelings so they can be understood and worked with.
Bobbie has provided Equine Assisted Psychotherapy for 16 years and has experience with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Her background includes work with domestic violence, sexual assault and abuse, post-traumatic stress, mood disorders, and addiction-related concerns. She also supports people dealing with codependency, communication breakdowns, divorce and separation, and compassion fatigue.
In sessions she encourages clients to notice what matters most to them and to try practical steps between meetings. She blends strategies from different approaches so a person can practice new ways of reacting and relating. The focus is on concrete changes in thinking, feeling, and behavior.
People who choose her often want clear, straightforward work on relationship patterns, traumatic memories, or ongoing anxiety. She helps them identify next steps and track small progress over time.
How EFT and related approaches can work online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on recognizing and naming emotions that drive relationship patterns and personal reactions. It helps people and couples notice attachment needs and the interactional cycles that keep them stuck.Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and reflecting. The therapist follows the client's lead, helping clarify feelings and priorities so clients can decide what matters next.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful thinking and to build new coping skills for anxiety, depression, and mood difficulties.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels helpful, and then try ways of working that match those needs. That collaborative process helps decide whether EFT, CBT, client-centered techniques, or a mix will be most useful.
Practical benefits of online work include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and options for shorter check-ins when needed. Session formats are not specified here, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it simpler to keep regular appointments and to practice new skills between meetings without major travel.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and interactive. She combines listening with practical steps and helps clients name emotional patterns that affect their lives.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 35 years of experience working in mental health settings and private practice.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are offered for sessions?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
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