Bobbie Shannon , LPC, LCMHC

Bobbie Shannon is a seasoned psychotherapist with more than 35 years of clinical experience, licensed as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina and as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina. She brings long-term experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families, addressing a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, domestic violence, trauma and sexual trauma, low self-esteem, and addictions. She is EAGALA certified and has provided Equine Assisted Psychotherapy for 16 years, integrating that work with traditional therapy when appropriate.

Her style is direct, warm, and interactive, meeting people where they are and supporting them in finding their own answers. She follows an eclectic approach that draws on client-centered principles, cognitive behavioral techniques, and solution-focused strategies to tailor care to each person or family. Throughout her practice she emphasizes helping individuals move toward greater authenticity and resilience while navigating life transitions, parenting challenges, and intimacy or communication issues. Her work also includes supporting those affected by compassion fatigue, ADHD, and complex family-of-origin or post-traumatic concerns.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Bobbie Shannon integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and emotionally-focused approaches to support clients in online sessions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens attentively and helps individuals explore their values and goals - it is useful for building self-esteem, navigating life changes, and strengthening relationships. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical strategies, making it effective for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Emotionally-focused techniques help people and couples recognize and respond to core emotions and attachment patterns, which can improve intimacy and communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative decision making ensures therapy stays flexible and tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online therapy offers practical advantages in scheduling and access. Sessions can take place via video calls, by phone, through live chat, or with text-based messaging, allowing therapists and licensed professionals to meet clients where they are and accommodate work, family, or mobility constraints. This flexibility can make it easier to maintain continuity of care while focusing on the therapeutic work that matters most.