- Client-centered focus
- ADHD and autism support
- Career and life changes
About Shannon
Shannon Pena is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, career questions, and the everyday strain of life changes. Shannon commonly works with young adults and supports people dealing with ADHD, autism spectrum concerns, and parenting or workplace stress.
She takes a person-centered approach. That means sessions begin with the client's goals and priorities. Shannon listens, reflects, and adapts her style to match what each person needs. She sets goals with clients and checks progress over time.
Her background includes eight years of clinical experience with adjustment concerns, vocational issues, and mild mental health challenges. She has worked with people who have developmental and intellectual disabilities and those navigating behavioral or social struggles.
Sessions may include practical steps between meetings, such as brief homework tasks or skills practice. Shannon emphasizes honest, open conversation in the room so progress can be tracked and changes made when needed. She aims to help clients find manageable ways to cope and move forward.
People who prefer straightforward, collaborative counseling often find this style helpful. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details to ensure they fit personal needs.
How a Person-Centered Approach Fits Online Therapy
Shannon practices a client-centered style that emphasizes following the client's lead. In this approach the therapist listens closely, reflects what they hear, and helps the client set practical goals. It works well for concerns like anxiety, stress, career decisions, and adjusting to life changes.She also adapts the approach to each person's needs by combining tools that fit the situation. That means sessions can include conversational problem-solving, goal-setting, and occasional homework aimed at real-life skills. This collaborative choice of methods helps when addressing ADHD, autism-related challenges, workplace issues, and parenting strain.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will help weigh the client's goals, preferences, and daily schedule to decide what to try first. Sessions are adjusted over time based on progress and client feedback.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life, shorten commute time, and allow follow-up conversations between in-person meetings. Discuss format preferences and practical needs during the matching and scheduling steps so arrangements suit everyday routines.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Shannon works with stress, anxiety, career questions, coping with life changes, ADHD, relationship and parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and related workplace or young adult issues.
What is the therapy style like?
She uses a person-centered approach that starts with the client's goals. Sessions focus on listening, reflection, and adapting methods to what the person needs.
What experience does the therapist have?
She has eight years of clinical experience, with a primary focus on young adults and work with people who have developmental or intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
Shannon holds the LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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