- CBT based approaches
- DBT skills for coping
- Goal focused work
About Shannon
Shannon Wise is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Alabama with 12 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, sleep difficulties, anger, depression, bipolar disorder, and self-esteem. Shannon aims to meet people where they are and create a plan that fits each person’s situation.
She draws on work across hospital, correctional, and community settings. That includes five years supporting people through acute crisis and stabilization, plus four years providing treatment team support in a correctional facility. More recently she has worked in private practice with adults, teens, and couples.
In sessions she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. She also teaches skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy to support emotional regulation, grounding, and distress tolerance. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or wants to make a change but isn’t sure how to start.
Shannon focuses on practical strategies for sleep, impulse control, and managing mood swings. She helps clients set realistic goals and checks progress together one step at a time. Her style is respectful and compassionate, and she adapts the pace and techniques to each person’s needs.
People who want straightforward tools for daily life and clearer routines often find this approach useful. Shannon emphasizes validation, self-awareness, and small changes that build toward better functioning and renewed purpose.
How Shannon Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online
Shannon commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thought patterns and test small behavior changes that can improve mood and sleep. CBT is practical and action-oriented, which can help with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and relationship patterns.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotional regulation, grounding, and distress tolerance. DBT strategies focus on coping tools for intense moments and helping reduce impulsive reactions that can interfere with daily life.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Treatment plans are adjusted over time based on what is working and what isn’t.
Confirm the current online session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people practice skills in day-to-day settings and bring real situations into sessions for immediate feedback. Licensed professionals can adapt session length and pacing to meet practical needs without promising specific outcomes.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Shannon commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, sleeping difficulties, anger, depression, bipolar disorder, and self-esteem issues, among other concerns listed in her specialties.
What is Shannon’s therapy style like?
Her style is practical and compassionate, focusing on clear goals, skill building, and step-by-step progress tailored to each person.
What kind of clinical background does she have?
Shannon has 12 years of professional experience across hospitals, correctional settings, and private practice, including crisis stabilization and treatment team work.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPC which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor and practices in Alabama.
In what languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Shannon?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.