Dr. Shannon Hunter , LPC

Dr. Shannon Hunter is a licensed therapist with a practical, evidence-based approach to improving quality of life and building sustainable coping skills. With 19 years of experience, she blends talk therapy and psychoeducational strategies to help clients identify concrete skills and techniques that reduce areas of concern and support lasting change.

Her clinical work draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness practices, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to form individualized treatment plans. Trained across both education and mental health settings, she tailors interventions to each person’s needs rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all model.

Dr. Hunter earned multiple graduate degrees, including a Master’s in Counseling, a Master’s in Education, and a Doctorate in Educational Psychology, with three of those degrees completed at Texas Tech University. She holds state licenses in community counseling and chemical dependency and carries the credential LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor.

Her professional background includes work in private practice, group clinics, integrated health care settings, state facilities, university campuses, and remote care. Known for a calm demeanor, professional presentation, and genuine care, she emphasizes compassionate listening, supportive encouragement, and practical guidance to help people navigate stress, relationships, trauma, grief, addictions, and other life challenges.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Shannon Hunter integrates several well-established therapeutic approaches to meet diverse needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and sleep difficulties. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) uses mindfulness and values-based action to help people tolerate difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to meaningful life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship experiences shape current patterns in intimacy and trust, making it useful for relationship struggles, abandonment concerns, and attachment issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Hunter works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, mobility limitations, or geographic constraints. These formats make it easier for clients to access licensed professionals and maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other commitments.