Shannon Long

Shannon Long is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people navigate major life changes and everyday stress. She focuses on clear, practical steps to ease anxiety, mood struggles, and relationship strain. Her tone is respectful and straightforward, and she works with each person on goals that matter to them.

Shannon earned a master’s degree in Counseling from McDaniel College and has practiced since receiving LPC licensure in 2011. Over 11 years she has worked in many settings and with a wide range of concerns. She mentions experience with trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, eating-related issues, and gender identity matters.

Her main approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy, with mindfulness and solution-focused methods added as helpful tools. Sessions emphasize practical coping skills, clearer thinking, and small changes that add up. When trauma is part of the picture, she uses trauma-focused work tailored to the person’s pace.

Shannon also has background facilitating parenting-focused programs and training related to autism spectrum needs. She prefers to avoid labeling people and instead builds a plan that fits each person’s situation. She aims for straightforward conversation and strategies that fit daily life.

Shannon practices in South Carolina and speaks English. She accepts international clients. To start, prospective clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule based on the therapist’s availability.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building trust through open conversation. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects concerns, and helps clarify goals to make progress on day-to-day problems.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It often includes simple exercises to try between sessions, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention to the present moment and gentle awareness of thoughts and feelings. These practices can reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation during stressful transitions.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to the client's needs, goals, and comfort level, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel and allowing check-ins from different locations. Some people prefer shorter phone or audio sessions when bandwidth is limited, while others choose video for face-to-face interaction; please confirm the session formats offered before booking. Overall, online work lets clients keep momentum on homework, practice skills in real time, and bring everyday concerns directly into the conversation.