About Shannon
Shannon Chenier is a licensed professional counselor in Texas who focuses on practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, mood struggles, and life changes. She writes simply and directly, and she encourages people who feel overwhelmed to take the first step toward feeling better. Shannon centers sessions on the client's own story and strengths.
She believes clients know themselves best and works alongside them to set realistic steps. Conversations tend to focus on manageable skills and decisions that make daily life easier.
Background and approach
Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and change patterns that keep problems going. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and build momentum when motivation is low. Those approaches are used in straightforward, goal-focused ways.
Shannon has three years of professional experience as a Texas LPC, supporting people with depression, bipolar concerns, grief, addiction challenges, relationship and family stress, trauma, anger, self-esteem, and career decisions. She offers a calm, down-to-earth presence and practical tools rather than vague theory. People who prefer clear steps, short-term goals, and collaborative planning often do well with her style.
Shannon supports clients through transitions, big emotions, and decisions, helping them build routines and strategies that fit everyday life.
How her approaches work online and in the moment
Shannon uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify patterns of thinking that contribute to anxiety and low mood. In plain terms, that means noticing thought habits, testing whether they are accurate, and practicing different ways of thinking that lead to clearer choices and calmer days. Motivational Interviewing is another tool she uses to support people who feel stuck or unsure about change; it focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping you find your own reasons to move forward.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. Shannon treats therapy as a collaboration - she will listen to your goals and try different strategies until something clicks. That process helps shape session content and homework so it feels useful and relevant to your life.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow a face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports shorter check-ins during a break, and messaging helps keep a steady thread of contact between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule while using the CBT and motivational tools in everyday situations.
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What this counselor works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
Also listed
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 3 years
- Licensed
- Texas
- Languages
- English