- CBT for thinking patterns
- DBT skills practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Shannon
Shannon Wise is an Alabama Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, anger, and relationship difficulties. She also lists work around bipolar disorder, self-esteem, grief, and life purpose.
Her background includes work in inpatient crisis settings where she supported people needing stabilization and reintegration. She later provided mental health services in a correctional facility, contributing to treatment planning, stress management, and safety interventions. More recently she has worked in private practice with adults, teens, and couples.
In sessions she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thinking patterns that keep problems active. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation, grounding, and distress tolerance when impulsivity or intense reactions cause trouble. Motivational Interviewing helps when people feel stuck about change or want to clarify what matters next.
Shannon emphasizes clear goal setting and tracking small steps. She works with clients to set realistic aims and review progress over time. Expect practical skills practice, short-term goal work, and regular check-ins about what is helping.
People often come to her feeling stuck after a change in work, relationships, or health. She focuses on helping them sort priorities, steady intense emotions, and consider next steps related to life purpose and daily functioning.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Shannon commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking to reduce anxiety, low mood, and sleep problems. DBT teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and grounding when strong feelings or impulsivity interfere with daily life.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people decide what changes matter most and to build commitment to those steps. Figuring out the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist and client review goals and preferences together and adjust methods as needed, so the plan fits the person's situation and aims.
The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and making it easier to keep regular appointments. Confirm the specific session formats offered before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it simpler to check in on skills between meetings, to practice coping tools in everyday life, and to keep momentum on small goals without a long commute.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep issues, anger, relationship problems, bipolar mood concerns, and questions about life purpose.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and DBT skills to break down patterns and teach coping tools, alongside Motivational Interviewing to clarify goals and readiness for change.
What is her professional background?
She has 12 years of experience, including inpatient crisis work, mental health work in a correctional facility, and private practice with adults, teens, and couples.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is an Alabama LPC and practices in Alabama.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try therapy with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through that process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.