- Client-centered focus
- CBT and EFT tools
- Sleep and life routines
About Shannon
Shannon LaTray is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who uses a client-centered approach to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and sleep concerns. She focuses on clear, practical steps so people can feel steadier day to day. Shannon writes in plain terms and aims to make care feel approachable for worried parents and busy adults.
She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and shift small habits that affect mood and sleep. Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas guide work on relationship patterns and closeness. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques help set achievable goals and keep momentum toward change.
Shannon has nine years of clinical experience and holds LMHC credentials in New York and Massachusetts. Her background includes helping people with addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, and complicated life transitions. She also supports those managing attention challenges, anger, and issues around self-esteem and identity.
The work is collaborative and practical. Clients can expect to talk through current struggles, try straightforward coping tools, and build routines that support better rest and daily functioning. Shannon pays attention to how family dynamics, work stress, and past hurt can affect sleep and overall wellbeing.
People who choose her often look for focused support with relationship communication, parenting strain, or patterns of avoidance and impulsivity. She aims to guide each person toward clearer choices and more dependable routines for sleep, mood, and relationships.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and working at a person's pace to build trust and clarify goals. Online sessions using this approach let a therapist respond to what matters most and tailor conversations to current stressors or sleep problems.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, behaviors, and feelings. In practice it involves identifying patterns, trying small behavior changes, and tracking results - useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep routine work.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice emotional responses and shifts how they connect in close relationships. That work can reduce reactivity and support clearer communication at home.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match goals, daily life, and comfort with different kinds of work. Sessions often mix styles depending on what is helpful in the moment.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, offer shorter check-ins when needed, and allow people to use tools and worksheets between meetings to reinforce progress.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
District of Columbia, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Shannon help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, trauma, parenting strain, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is client-centered and collaborative, combining CBT, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and solution-focused methods to set practical goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Shannon has nine years of experience working with people on mood, behavior, and relationship challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LMHC credential and is licensed in New York and Massachusetts, with practice ties to New Jersey as her listed location.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.