Carolyn "Kari" Homan Shannon , LPC

Carolyn "Kari" Homan Shannon is an emotional release therapist with 18 years of experience who blends targeted interventions with compassionate support to help people move beyond what holds them back. She holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - which denotes formal training and authorization to provide therapeutic services. Trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and emotionally focused therapy (EFT), she uses a range of modalities to meet each person where they are.

Her work spans a wide variety of concerns, from attention and obsessive-compulsive issues to deep-seated depression and severe trauma. She has particular experience assisting hoarders, people living with major depressive symptoms, and individuals who have endured serious traumatic events, including first responders and other trauma survivors. Kari favors a technique that integrates a person’s faith base - such as belief in a higher power or prayer - with energy-focused methods. In many cases this combined approach produces marked change within one to three sessions, although longer treatment may be appropriate depending on the nature and duration of the trauma.

After addressing the most entrenched or "stuck" patterns, she shifts to an educational phase where practical strategies, coping skills, and behavioral techniques are taught to support lasting recovery. Kari aims to help people leave the trenches of survival mode and begin living from a healthier, more healed place.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and develop practical skills to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. It focuses on changing thinking and routine actions to support clearer mood and improved daily functioning.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It is useful for intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship difficulties, offering concrete tools for managing strong reactions and improving communication.

Emotionally Focused Therapy, or EFT, centers on emotions and attachment needs in relationships. It helps people and couples understand emotional responses, repair connection, and address patterns that contribute to grief, loss, and relational strain.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with licensed professionals. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, access support from different locations, and maintain continuity of care. These options allow people to receive consistent therapeutic guidance while balancing work, family, and other commitments.