- Practical coping skills
- Mindful CBT approach
- Calm and direct style
About Shannon
Dr. Shannon Hunter is an LPC with 19 years of clinical experience who focuses on helping people build workable coping strategies. She blends talk therapy with practical teaching to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Her approach aims to make therapy feel straightforward and useful for everyday life.
Dr. Hunter’s background crosses education and mental health counseling. She holds a Master’s in Counseling, a Master’s in Education, and a Doctorate in Educational Psychology, with three degrees from Texas Tech University. She has worked in private practice, group clinics, integrated health care settings, state facilities, and university campuses.
In sessions she combines cognitive behavioral tools with mindfulness and skills drawn from dialectical behavior therapy. She uses these methods to build an individualized plan that targets symptoms and teaches real skills people can use outside of sessions. Clients can expect clear, practical strategies alongside time to talk through what matters to them.
Her work addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy struggles, grief, addictions, sleep and eating issues, ADHD, and caregiver strain. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, chronic pain, body image, and life transitions.
People who value a calm, direct, and encouraging clinician may find her style a good fit. The focus is on active listening, teaching coping skills, and helping people try new ways of responding to hard situations.
Dr. Hunter’s background crosses education and mental health counseling. She holds a Master’s in Counseling, a Master’s in Education, and a Doctorate in Educational Psychology, with three degrees from Texas Tech University. She has worked in private practice, group clinics, integrated health care settings, state facilities, and university campuses.
In sessions she combines cognitive behavioral tools with mindfulness and skills drawn from dialectical behavior therapy. She uses these methods to build an individualized plan that targets symptoms and teaches real skills people can use outside of sessions. Clients can expect clear, practical strategies alongside time to talk through what matters to them.
Her work addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy struggles, grief, addictions, sleep and eating issues, ADHD, and caregiver strain. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, chronic pain, body image, and life transitions.
People who value a calm, direct, and encouraging clinician may find her style a good fit. The focus is on active listening, teaching coping skills, and helping people try new ways of responding to hard situations.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
19+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
How her approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose values-guided actions. It can help with chronic stress, anxiety, and coping with long-term health challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches tools to change patterns that maintain distress. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep, and eating concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships, which can help people who struggle with intense emotions or recurring crises.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then shape a plan that mixes methods as needed. Clients can expect to try specific skills in between sessions and review what helps most.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments around work or caregiving. It also lets people pick shorter check-ins when time or bandwidth is limited, or choose a full session when they want deeper skill practice and teaching. Licensed professionals adapt tools so sessions focus on what will help in day-to-day life.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is calm and direct, combining talk therapy with psycho-educational teaching and practical skills practice.
What is her background and experience?
She brings 19 years of experience across education and mental health settings, including private practice, clinics, integrated care, state facilities, and university campuses.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LPC licensed in Texas and holds graduate degrees including a Doctorate in Educational Psychology.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule an appointment according to the therapist's availability.