Shannon Long , LPC

Shannon Long is a Licensed Professional Counselor who brings a breadth of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families. She holds an LPC - a state counseling license - and is also nationally certified (NCC), reflecting additional national-level recognition in the counseling field. She earned a Master’s Degree in Counseling from McDaniel College in Westminster, MD and obtained her licensure as an LPC in 2011.

Over the years Shannon has provided services in individual, family, and group formats and has worked with clients across the lifespan, from young children to older adults. Her background includes specialized training as a Nurturing Parent Program Facilitator and completion of training to become a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist. These qualifications support her work with families, caregiving concerns, and neurodiverse clients.

Shannon has experience addressing a wide range of concerns, including trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, anger management, bipolar disorder, ADHD, conduct-related issues, obsessive compulsive patterns, gender identity matters, eating and sensory processing issues, and grief. She predominantly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy, adapting her methods to each person’s needs. Shannon emphasizes respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care, avoids stigmatizing labels, and tailors conversations and treatment plans to the unique goals of each client.

Online Approaches for Collaborative Care

Shannon Long integrates several evidence-informed approaches that translate well to online formats. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on providing empathy, respect, and nonjudgmental listening while supporting clients to explore their own goals and values - it is often helpful for relationship challenges, self-esteem, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to manage symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-focused awareness and acceptance skills that can reduce reactivity and improve coping with difficult emotions and cravings.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Shannon works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then tailors techniques from these approaches to fit the individual or family. This collaborative planning helps ensure therapy feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy with Shannon is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or geographical distance. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access timely support, and use approaches like CBT and mindfulness in day-to-day life with the guidance of a licensed professional.