- Work and wellbeing
- Client-centered care
- Practical strategies
About Shannon
Shannon Pena is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina who focuses on work and well-being and related life stresses. She commonly helps people facing anxiety, stress, career decisions, ADHD-related challenges, and parenting or relationship strain. Her style aims to be straightforward and practical so clients can use what they learn in daily life.
Shannon’s background includes about eight years of counseling experience, with a strong track record supporting young adults and people with developmental differences. She has worked with individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum conditions, ADHD, and a range of adjustment or vocational concerns. That experience shapes how she frames goals and next steps in sessions.
Her main approach is Client-Centered Therapy, and she combines it with other methods as needed to match each person’s situation. Shannon looks at the whole context of someone’s life before deciding how to proceed, and she sets collaborative goals that are revisited along the way. Homework or practical exercises may be suggested between sessions to build new habits.
In session she asks for honest communication and active participation so progress is clear and measurable. People who want a down-to-earth counselor focused on work, daily coping, and real-world strategies may find her approach helpful.
Shannon encourages clients to be part of the plan. She adapts the work to each person’s schedule, goals, and needs, and she adjusts methods when something isn’t working.
How Client-Centered Care Can Work Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building a working relationship that reflects each person’s goals. It helps when someone needs support with stress, anxiety, career choices, or adapting to life changes because the therapist follows the client’s pace and priorities rather than imposing a fixed plan.Shannon also adapts other techniques as needed, tailoring interventions to match the person’s life situation and goals. That means sessions can shift between talking through feelings, setting practical steps for work or parenting, and assigning short exercises to try between meetings.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to name goals, try approaches, and change course if something isn’t helping. This collaborative style helps people test what works and keep the focus on everyday improvements.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It also allows people to continue work on goals from different locations while keeping the focus on practical steps for work and wellbeing.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Shannon commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, career questions, coping with life changes, ADHD, and parenting or relationship strain. Additional focuses include workplace issues, compassion fatigue, and self-esteem.
What is Shannon’s therapy style like?
Her main approach is Client-Centered Therapy, with other techniques added to meet individual needs. Sessions emphasize collaboration, clear goals, and occasional homework or practical exercises.
How much experience does she have?
Shannon has eight years of counseling experience, with notable work supporting young adults and people with developmental differences such as Autism Spectrum conditions.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds the LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Shannon?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.