- Stress and anxiety
- Life purpose
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Shannon
Shannon Fahy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 21 years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and questions about life direction and purpose. Shannon also focuses on concerns such as emptiness, self-esteem, self-love, midlife transitions, post-traumatic stress, and women's issues.
Shannon aims to make sessions a place where clients can speak honestly about what feels hard. She listens without judgment and works with each person to identify what matters to them now. Conversations often begin with current struggles and move toward practical steps and clearer thinking about next moves.
Her approach draws on several clinical styles. Client-centered methods keep the client's perspective central. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot and shift unhelpful thinking patterns. Existential and Jungian ideas are available for people wanting to examine meaning, values, and personal symbols.
Mindfulness practices are introduced when helpful to bring calm and focus to daily life. Shannon mixes longer-term exploration with short-term tools, depending on what the person wants to work on. She aims to help people notice patterns and try concrete alternatives in everyday situations.
If you are feeling stuck after a change in work, relationships, or health, Shannon can help you talk through what comes next and identify small steps that fit your life and goals.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Shannon uses Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize each person's perspective and pace; sessions focus on listening, clarifying what matters, and building from the client's own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different responses in day-to-day life. Existential Therapy is available for people who want to examine meaning, values, and choices after major life shifts.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Shannon discusses options with each person and adapts techniques based on the client's needs, goals, and preferences rather than following a single method. Together they review what feels useful and adjust over time.
The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to keep continuity of care across locations. Licensed professionals can combine longer exploration with brief practical interventions to match everyday life demands.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
21+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Shannon works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes including midlife concerns and questions about life purpose.
How would she approach someone feeling stuck?
She combines client-centered listening with practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness to identify patterns and try concrete steps forward.
How much experience does she have?
Shannon has 21 years of professional work experience in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and is licensed in North Carolina.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What formats are offered for sessions?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the "See online therapy options" button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.