How Shannon works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Washington
- Years in practice
- 7
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Shannon
Shannon Gaskell is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people manage stress, anger, anxiety, grief, and life changes. She also supports those coping with depression, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, low self-esteem, and ADHD. Shannon’s tone is direct and practical, aimed at people who want clear steps they can use day to day.
She works from approaches that focus on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going.
Background and approach
Sessions move at a steady pace and include concrete tools for managing strong feelings and improving routine. Shannon draws on seven years of counseling experience across individual and group settings. Shannon earned a Master of Arts in Counseling from Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Central Washington University.
Her training included coursework in Bible and theology alongside counseling topics, and she can integrate Christian faith into therapy when requested. Her clinical work has included focused study in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma-centered methods. She also uses ideas from schema-oriented work when early life and family patterns are part of what’s keeping someone stuck.
The goal in sessions is practical change rather than long talks alone. People who choose Shannon can expect straightforward strategies, regular skill practice, and collaborative planning. She offers in-session coaching on managing anger and building coping routines that fit everyday life.
Her practice is based in Washington and conducted in English.
What Shannon works with
Everything Shannon lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Shannon's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
Approaches Shannon lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How cognitive and trauma-focused methods work online
Shannon uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems stuck. In plain terms, CBT breaks problems into small pieces and teaches steps and exercises to reduce symptoms like anxiety, anger, and low mood.She also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy approaches to help people process painful memories and reduce their ongoing impact. These methods typically include paced work on safety, grounding, and skills to manage strong reactions while gradually addressing traumatic material.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Shannon will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels practical, then tailor methods and pacing to each person. The process is collaborative and adjusts as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy lives. Video calls let you work face to face when a longer session is helpful. Phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option or easier when being on camera is not wanted. Live chat and text-based messaging make brief check-ins, skill practice, or shorter coaching-style contacts possible between longer sessions. These options let people fit therapy into work, parenting, and daily routines without extra travel.
Questions people ask about Shannon
What concerns does Shannon commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anger, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, self-esteem issues, family concerns, and ADHD.
What is Shannon's approach in sessions?
She uses clear, practical strategies drawn from cognitive behavioral and trauma-focused work, with attention to how early family patterns affect current life. Sessions focus on skills you can practice between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Shannon has seven years of counseling experience working in individual, group, and family formats.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC - and practices from Washington.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with Shannon?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.