About Shannon
Shannon Akins is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. She writes plainly and listens closely to understand what matters most to each person. Shannon aims to make therapy a practical part of daily life, not just a place to talk.
Shannon has 22 years of experience practicing in Texas as an LPC. She works with people who are wrestling with relationship difficulties, attachment concerns, and problems that come from blended family life.
Background and approach
She also helps those dealing with codependency, guilt, shame, and questions about sexuality or life purpose. In sessions she focuses on rebuilding resilience and finding clearer ways to cope. Conversations are aimed at identifying patterns, testing new ways of handling stress, and choosing actions that feel manageable.
She offers tools clients can use between sessions to steady mood and move forward. Her style is empathic and straightforward. Shannon pays attention to the small details that shape daily habits and relationships.
She supports people as they work toward greater self-compassion and more satisfying connections. Shannon values collaboration and practical steps. Therapy with her tends to include goal setting, skill practice, and checking what works in real life.
She helps people notice progress and adjust plans when needed.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Shannon uses evidence-based techniques that focus on clear skills and real-life practice. One common method she uses helps people identify unhelpful thinking and try different responses to reduce anxiety and low mood. Another approach centers on relationships and attachment patterns, looking at how past interactions shape current expectations and choices. These methods tend to be practical and aimed at changing daily routines and interactions.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Shannon works with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan based on what is helpful and what is not.
Online therapy offers flexibility and easier access to care. Video calls let people keep visual connection when that feels important. Phone sessions can be used when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to message between sessions, share quick updates, or schedule brief check-ins without needing to be on camera. Together these options help fit therapy into busy lives and changing schedules.
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What this counselor works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Experience
- 22 years
- Licensed
- Texas
- Languages
- English