- Solution oriented
- Behavioral tools
- Mindfulness skills
About Shannon
Shannon Amabile is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, life changes, addiction recovery, and sleep or rest difficulties. She also supports those facing issues with self-esteem, career decisions, parenting challenges, and ADHD-related concerns.
Shannon uses straightforward, solution-oriented methods aimed at bringing relief sooner. She leans on behavioral tools and skills that people can try between sessions. Her approach is rooted in curiosity and a nonjudgmental attitude, giving people space to tell their stories and feel heard.
In sessions she focuses on building practical habits for calmer days and clearer thinking. That work can include communication practice, mindfulness and de-escalation skills for tense moments, and strategies to manage impulses or cravings. Shannon encourages clients to see themselves as the expert in their own lives and to take small steps toward change.
Her background includes work in educational, residential, corporate, and production-related settings, and she has provided care both in offices and virtually. Over eight years she has supported people managing depression, relationship strain, parenting tensions, trauma and family-of-origin issues, and recovery from addiction.
Shannon combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered and Narrative approaches to tailor care. She aims to help people develop self-trust, clearer communication, and routines that support better rest and daily functioning.
How these approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used when someone wants to move toward a more meaningful life despite ongoing stress or worry. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going and teaching skills to change them, which can help with sleep issues, anxiety, and mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills to reduce reactivity and improve relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then suggest methods that fit those needs. That choice is collaborative and can shift over time as the client notices what helps.
Please confirm the current online session options before booking, since formats were not fully specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow for focused check-ins during lunch breaks or between commitments. It also enables practicing skills in the settings where challenges actually happen, such as testing sleep routines or communication techniques at home. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and DBT exercises to work well in an online setting and help clients build routines that improve rest and daily functioning.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Shannon supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, sleep problems, addiction recovery, self-esteem and career concerns among others.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is solution-oriented and curious. She uses practical behavioral tools alongside mindfulness and communication practice to bring relief and build skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working in a range of settings including educational, residential, corporate, and production-related environments.
What credentials and region are listed for this clinician?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist - LMFT - practicing in California.
Which languages are offered and can international clients book?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography notes work provided both in office and virtually, but please confirm current session formats before booking.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to start working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.