- End-of-life counseling focus
- Grief and loss support
- Values-based care
About Shannon
Shannon Mott is a Louisiana-based licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing grief, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. She works with adults who are coping with relationship stress, caregiving strain, trauma, and questions about identity. Her style aims to make therapy straightforward and useful for everyday life.
Shannon draws on several practical therapies to meet people where they are. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients notice difficult thoughts and choose values-based action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try small behavioral changes. Emotionally-Focused and Attachment-Based ideas guide work on closeness and trust in relationships.
She frames sessions as collaborative conversations rather than lectures. Clients can expect clear goals, simple strategies to practice between sessions, and a steady focus on what matters most to them. Shannon pays attention to cultural context and individual background as part of planning care.
With nine years of experience as an LCSW, Shannon has worked with people navigating grief, chronic illness, parenting stress, and addiction concerns. That background informs practical ways to manage strong emotions and daily tasks that feel overwhelming.
People who choose Shannon often want help rebuilding routines, improving sleep, or repairing relationship patterns. To start, she asks about current priorities and works with clients to set realistic steps forward.
Shannon draws on several practical therapies to meet people where they are. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients notice difficult thoughts and choose values-based action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try small behavioral changes. Emotionally-Focused and Attachment-Based ideas guide work on closeness and trust in relationships.
She frames sessions as collaborative conversations rather than lectures. Clients can expect clear goals, simple strategies to practice between sessions, and a steady focus on what matters most to them. Shannon pays attention to cultural context and individual background as part of planning care.
With nine years of experience as an LCSW, Shannon has worked with people navigating grief, chronic illness, parenting stress, and addiction concerns. That background informs practical ways to manage strong emotions and daily tasks that feel overwhelming.
People who choose Shannon often want help rebuilding routines, improving sleep, or repairing relationship patterns. To start, she asks about current priorities and works with clients to set realistic steps forward.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Louisiana
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that reflect their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thought patterns and trying small behavior changes to reduce symptoms. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns of closeness and safety in relationships and supports work to build more secure ways of relating.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to weigh needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying methods, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together over time.
The profile does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins from different locations. Some formats can be shorter for quick updates, while others allow a full therapeutic hour when deeper work is needed. Licensed professionals can use these options to tailor pacing, homework, and session length to everyday life without changing the core therapy goals.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and family concerns, addictions, sleep issues, parenting strain, self-esteem, career challenges, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals, doable exercises between meetings, and building skills that make daily life easier.
What professional background does she bring?
She has nine years of clinical experience working with grief, chronic illness, caregiver stress, trauma recovery, and multicultural concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Louisiana and practices with that credential in the state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients; confirm any cross-border arrangements when booking.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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