Shannon Mott, LCSW - Therapist in Louisiana

Emotionally-Focused Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Client-Centered approach

About Shannon

Shannon Mott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Louisiana with nine years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, and a range of other issues listed on her profile. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

Shannon focuses on understanding what a person is feeling and how those emotions affect daily life. She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address emotional patterns, attachment issues, and difficult life changes. In conversation she helps people name strong feelings, notice recurring patterns, and try new ways of responding.

Her background as an LCSW informs a client-centered way of working. That means sessions are collaborative and paced to what each person needs. Shannon also brings attention to cultural and identity factors when relevant to someone’s concerns, including LGBT issues, adoption and foster care, and caregiving stress.

Practical concerns like sleep troubles, anger, addictions, and career stress are part of the work she covers. She also addresses intimacy-related issues, grief, ADHD, bipolar challenges, and body image concerns. People can expect clear, direct conversations about goals and manageable steps between sessions.

Getting started involves completing the site's short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How her approaches translate to online work

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and working with strong emotions and attachment patterns. It helps people name feelings that are hard to describe and notice how those feelings shape their responses in relationships and daily life.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that match personal values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions where behavior change matters.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior, and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and habits. It often helps with depression, sleeping problems, and worry.

Choosing the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress is made.

The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy schedule, easier access for international clients, and options that can reduce travel time. The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it simpler to arrange regular check-ins and carry over skills into day-to-day life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Depression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBT Grief Intimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Listed in

Louisiana

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, and many related concerns listed on her profile.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her practice is client-centered and collaborative, using approaches such as Emotionally-Focused Therapy, ACT, and CBT to work on emotions and behavior.

How much experience does she have?

She has nine years of experience as a practicing clinician.

What credentials and location apply?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Louisiana.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are costs handled?

Costs vary 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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