Dr. Shannon Hunter , LPC

Dr. Shannon Hunter is a seasoned counselor who focuses on helping people improve their quality of life by identifying practical coping strategies, skills, and techniques to reduce areas of concern. She blends evidence-based talk therapy with psycho-educational information to tailor care to each person's needs, drawing on structured interventions alongside education about how change happens.

Her training spans both education and mental health counseling, and she draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and other effective modalities to build individualized treatment plans. This blend allows her to match techniques to the unique issues a person brings, whether those concerns involve stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma, or life transitions.

She received three of her four degrees from Texas Tech University, including a Master’s in Counseling, a Master’s in Education, and a Doctorate in Educational Psychology. Dr. Hunter holds licensure as an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and also holds state licenses in community counseling and chemical dependency.

Her career has taken her through private practice, group clinics, integrated health care settings, state facilities, university campuses, and remote work. Known for a calm demeanor, professional presentation, and genuineness, she emphasizes compassionate caring, active listening, and supportive encouragement to create a welcoming, nonjudgmental environment where people can explore their thoughts and feelings.

Evidence-Based Approaches Delivered Online

Dr. Shannon Hunter uses therapies that translate well to remote work and focus on practical change. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, clarify personal values, and take committed action toward what matters - it can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships and how those patterns affect current connections and intimacy, making it helpful for relationship concerns, abandonment issues, and attachment-related difficulties. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering structured tools to address anxiety, depression, sleep and eating concerns, and many everyday challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Hunter works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then tailors techniques so therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single method.

Online sessions - whether by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - offer practical flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or geographic constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access licensed professionals from wherever one is, and integrate therapy into daily life in a way that supports consistent progress.