Shannon Shackford, LPC

Virginia · 3 years in practice

Shannon Shackford is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia who centers her work on helping people find meaning and direction during hard times.

License and registration

LPC, Virginia: 0701015072 · expires June 2027
NPI: 1669043444 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 3
Languages: English

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About Shannon

Shannon Shackford is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia who centers her work on helping people find meaning and direction during hard times. She focuses on building self-compassion, improving everyday communication, and supporting people through major life changes. She commonly helps with anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, and panic attacks.

Shannon also supports people dealing with grief, addictions, ADHD, bipolar challenges, and the strain that comes from caregiving and compassion fatigue.

Background and approach

In sessions she blends practical skills with reflective conversation. That can mean learning tools to manage strong emotions, practicing new ways to talk about problems, or looking at values and purpose to guide decisions. She uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered work, Motivational Interviewing, and Existential Therapy to shape this work.

Shannon brings three years of counseling experience to her practice in Virginia. She aims to create a calm, non-judgmental space where people can try small changes and build resilience. Her LPC credential stands for Licensed Professional Counselor.

People who contact her often are navigating divorce, career shifts, loneliness, or the aftermath of trauma. Sessions emphasize clear steps and honest reflection so clients can move forward with more confidence.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Shannon names

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches work online

Existential Therapy helps people look at values, meaning, and life direction in plain terms. It supports those facing big questions about purpose, isolation, or major life changes. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and building actions that match your values; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, which can reduce panic attacks, low mood, and day-to-day worry.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they try methods, check what helps, and adjust the plan to fit the client's needs.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make scheduling easier. Video is good for in-depth conversations and working on communication skills. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit short check-ins, step-by-step coaching, or when a written note fits a busy day. These options make it easier to get consistent support around work, parenting, or other commitments.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, panic attacks, grief, addictions, ADHD, bipolar challenges, and similar challenges.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style mixes conversational, client-centered listening with practical tools from CBT and ACT, plus existential reflection about meaning and values.

What experience does the therapist have?

Shannon has three years of clinical counseling experience working with a range of emotional and life transition concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds an LPC credential, which is Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Virginia.

Which languages and international clients are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does cost and billing work?

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