- Goal focused
- Compassionate support
- Practical skills
About Shannon
Shannon Wise is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Alabama with 12 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, sleeping problems, anger, and relationship concerns. She also addresses family issues, grief, self-esteem, and mood disorders including bipolar concerns. Shannon emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her work.
Shannon adapts conversations and plans to fit each person's situation. She believes the first step toward change takes courage and offers steady support through that process. Her approach is practical and goal-focused, with an emphasis on small steps that build toward clearer routines and better emotional control.
Her background includes about five years working with people hospitalized during crises to help them stabilize and return to daily life. She also spent roughly four years in a correctional setting, supporting stress management, treatment planning, and safety interventions. More recently, Shannon has provided community-based care in private practice for adults, teens, and couples.
In therapy she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach coping skills for relaxation, grounding, and distress tolerance. Motivational Interviewing helps with clarity and commitment when clients are ready to set goals.
Shannon prioritizes collaborative goal-setting and regular progress checks. She helps people set realistic steps, review outcomes, and adjust plans so growth feels manageable and hopeful.
How therapy approaches shape online work
Shannon uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot thoughts and habits that get in the way, then try different ideas to change them. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and everyday stress. She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach practical coping skills for relaxation, grounding, and tolerating distress. DBT skills support emotional regulation and better impulse control.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Shannon will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and then recommend techniques that make the most sense. That plan can change as progress is made, so the process stays collaborative and tailored to what helps most.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can help fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time and making it easier to schedule short check-ins. It can also allow people to practice coping skills between meetings and use goal-focused tools alongside sessions to support steady progress.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Shannon address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, sleeping problems, anger, relationship concerns, family issues, grief, self-esteem, and bipolar mood concerns. She also focuses on communication problems, divorce and separation, and young adult issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She uses clear goal-setting, teaches coping skills, and adapts sessions to match each person's needs.
What is her professional background?
She has 12 years of clinical experience, including crisis stabilization work in hospitals, treatment support in a correctional facility, and recent private practice work with adults, teens, and couples.
What credentials and region does she practice in?
She holds an LPC, which is Licensed Professional Counselor, and she practices in Alabama.
Are sessions available in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Shannon?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.