Bobbie Shannon , LPC, LCMHC

Bobbie Shannon is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina and a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina with 35 years of experience as a practicing psychotherapist in both mental health facilities and private practice. She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and the LCMHC credential, which denotes a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor; she is also Eagala certified, a credential for providing Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, and has offered equine-assisted work for 16 years.

Throughout her career she has worked with adolescents, adults, couples, and families addressing a broad range of concerns including depression, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, domestic violence, trauma and sexual trauma, self-esteem and confidence issues, and addictions. Her therapeutic presence is described by a direct, warm, and interactive style that meets clients where they are in their process and supports them in uncovering their own solutions.

Shannon uses an eclectic selection of methods, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor interventions to each person or family. Her guiding aim is to assist others in moving toward their most authentic and resilient selves.

Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance in which the therapist follows the client's lead, offering empathy and support to help people clarify their values and goals; this approach is useful for relationship concerns, self-esteem issues, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skill building, making it effective for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying and shifting emotional patterns in relationships to improve connection and communication, which can be particularly helpful for couples and family challenges.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Bobbie Shannon and other licensed professionals will collaborate with each client to explore which methods fit best based on individual needs, goals, and preferences, and they will adjust strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, so people can access care from home or while managing busy schedules. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different formats, and work with therapists whose approaches match personal goals without geographic constraints.