- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-Based work
About Shannon
Dr. Shannon Hunter is an LPC with 19 years of clinical experience based in Texas. She focuses on practical coping skills, behavior-based strategies, and talk therapy to reduce stress and distressing symptoms. She combines evidence-informed techniques with clear psycho-education to help people handle everyday problems.
Hunter draws on a mix of approaches, including Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Sessions often include skill practice, short educational explanations, and discussion of patterns that get in the way of goals. She emphasizes techniques that can be used between sessions.
Her background began in education and moved into mental health counseling. She earned three degrees from Texas Tech University, including a Master’s in Counseling and a Master’s in Education, and holds a Doctorate in Educational Psychology. She also reports state licensure as an LPC in Texas.
Her career includes work in private practice, group clinics, integrated health settings, state facilities, university campuses, and remote work. That variety has shaped a pragmatic style that prioritizes clear guidance and steady problem-solving. People who want straightforward strategies and behavioral tools are likely to find the sessions useful.
Typical concerns she addresses include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, substance concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, ADHD, parenting strain, and body image issues. Additional focus areas listed include adoption and foster care topics, attachment issues, aging concerns, chronic illness and caregiver stress, and commitment or codependency matters.
How her approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and naming emotions and how they shape interactions and patterns. In brief sessions this can mean noticing emotional responses, naming them aloud, and practicing new ways to express needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and sensations without getting stuck in them and to choose actions that match their values. It often uses short exercises and behavioral commitments between sessions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early relationship patterns and how they affect current bonds; online sessions can use discussion and reflective exercises to highlight recurring patterns and develop alternatives.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can shift over time as progress is reviewed and new priorities emerge.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm available formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow for shorter check-ins when days are tight, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals often adapt exercises so they work well across different session styles and to help clients practice skills between meetings.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, body image, sleeping and eating concerns, and related topics.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
She uses evidence-informed talk therapy with clear psycho-education and skills practice. Approaches include Emotionally-Focused Therapy, ACT, attachment-based methods, client-centered work, and CBT.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of experience working across education and mental health settings, including private practice and integrated health clinics.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPC licensed in Texas and is based in Texas.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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