Michelle Shannon , LPC

Michelle Shannon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oregon with 15 years of clinical experience. She concentrates on helping people navigate stress and anxiety, recover from trauma and abuse, cope with grief and loss, and manage career-related challenges. Michelle combines steady clinical experience with a compassionate, straightforward approach to support lasting change.

She prioritizes an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be spoken aloud and explored. Clients can expect a collaborative space in which their experience is met with attention and practical guidance. Seeking a more fulfilling life often requires courage, and Michelle views each new step as an important part of a bigger process toward greater wellbeing.

Throughout her work she focuses on empowerment and practical coping strategies that fit each person’s situation. Michelle aims to support clients as they identify goals, build skills, and move forward at a pace that feels right for them.

Approaches Michelle Uses and How Online Therapy Works

Michelle Shannon integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) into her online practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes understanding each person’s unique experience and building a respectful, collaborative relationship - it helps when someone needs a supportive space to explore feelings and values. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing practical strategies to change behaviors and reduce symptoms; it is often useful for anxiety, stress, and mood-related concerns.

She also draws on elements of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to teach skills for regulating intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. DBT-based tools can be particularly helpful for managing overwhelming stress and strengthening coping during major life changes. Determining the right combination of approaches is a collaborative process - Michelle works with each person to tailor methods to their goals, preferences, and circumstances, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Michelle is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible and allows people to access care from their own settings. These options support consistent engagement and make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives while working with licensed professionals who guide the therapeutic work.