How Shannon works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Shannon
Shannon Samuel is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, anger, and relationship struggles. She speaks plainly and meets people where they are, offering steady support for those feeling overwhelmed or stuck. Shannon draws on a decade of clinical experience in Texas.
She listens first and tailors sessions to each person's needs. Sessions move at a client's pace and focus on practical steps that can change daily life.
Background and approach
Her approach is warm and down-to-earth. She avoids judgment and helps people name what they are feeling. Together clients learn to notice unhelpful thought patterns and try new ways of responding to difficult emotions.
Shannon uses tools from several therapies to help with mood, relationships, and coping. She teaches skills to manage strong feelings, supports healing after trauma and loss, and helps people reconnect with what matters in work and personal life. She also works with those who shoulder caregiver stress or who struggle with control, shame, or isolation.
Sessions can include short exercises, goal-setting, and mindfulness practices to build habits that stick over time. For people unsure about starting therapy, Shannon offers a straightforward first step: a welcoming space to talk, figure out what’s most pressing, and plan small, doable changes that add up.
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
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Abandonment
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Shannon lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches and online options for practical change
Shannon draws from Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and helping people find their own answers by reflecting what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety, manage anger, and shift unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shannon will discuss your goals and preferences and together you will choose methods that fit your needs. That collaborative process can include trying a few techniques and adjusting what feels most helpful over time.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video is useful for deeper conversations and guided exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging allow shorter, more frequent touchpoints to practice skills between sessions. These options help fit therapy into busy schedules and varied daily routines.
Questions people ask about Shannon
What concerns does Shannon help with?
Shannon supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, parenting strain, career concerns, and related problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm, down-to-earth, and nonjudgmental. She listens first and works collaboratively to develop practical steps and skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience working with people facing life transitions, trauma, caregiver stress, and mood concerns.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. 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 sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with 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 a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.