- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-Centered work
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Shannon
Shannon LaTray is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with nine years of clinical experience based in New Jersey. She works with people who face stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and family concerns, and challenges such as grief, intimacy issues, and life transitions.
Shannon uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches. She helps clients name difficult emotions, notice interaction patterns, and practice different ways of responding. Sessions focus on what is happening in relationships and in daily life rather than jargon-filled theory.
Her work also addresses practical concerns like sleeping, eating, parenting stresses, impulsivity, and career strain. She supports clients coping with ADHD, compassion fatigue, and complex feelings such as guilt, shame, and abandonment. Recovery from drug and alcohol problems and managing bipolar symptoms are listed areas of focus.
Shannon integrates motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques when useful. That means she helps people clarify goals, weigh options, and try small, achievable changes between sessions. She aims to help people strengthen communication and solve immediate problems while also attending to deeper emotional patterns.
People who prefer straightforward conversation and clear tools may find her style accessible. Sessions are conducted in English and Shannon practices under her LMHC credentials in New York and Massachusetts while residing in New Jersey. To begin, readers are asked to use the site matching flow to schedule a first session.
How Shannon integrates EFT and practical approaches online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name emotions and the patterns that keep them stuck in painful interactions. It is commonly used when relationship patterns and attachment-related feelings are central concerns. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the client says to build clearer self-understanding and personal direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that maintain distress and teaches concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, and unhelpful habits.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shannon collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. She combines approaches as appropriate and adjusts them based on how a client responds, so therapy stays practical and focused on the client’s priorities.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Many people choose online sessions to fit therapy into work, school, or family schedules, to shorten commute time, and to use shorter check-ins when needed. Online sessions can make it easier to keep regular appointments and to practice skills between meetings while staying connected with a licensed professional.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy issues, and life transitions among other areas.
How does she approach therapy?
Her approach centers on Emotionally-Focused Therapy combined with client-centered and cognitive behavioral methods to help name emotions and change interaction patterns.
What is her professional background?
She has nine years of experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and uses several evidence-based approaches in her practice.
Where is she located and licensed?
She is based in New Jersey and holds LMHC credentials in New York and Massachusetts as listed.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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