Rebecca Shaughnessy , LPC

Rebecca Shaughnessy is a licensed professional counselor who focuses on helping people handle stress, anxiety, mood concerns, relationship difficulties, and the pressures of parenting and life changes. She guides clients through grief, trauma, addiction challenges, and self-esteem struggles. Rebecca works in Alabama and offers support in English.

Her approach is collaborative and person-centered. Sessions begin by identifying what feels most urgent and achievable. She emphasizes small, practical steps that build momentum. Therapy conversations are paced to match each person's needs.

Rebecca uses a mix of evidence-informed methods including cognitive and acceptance-based ideas. That means she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, try different behaviors, and clarify core values to move toward a meaningful life. She also uses brief, solution-focused techniques to set concrete goals and measure progress.

Over five years of clinical practice have given her experience with a wide range of concerns, from mood disorders and panic to ADHD and compassion fatigue. She also supports people facing issues around attachment, abandonment, and recovery from abuse. Rebecca aims to create a steady, respectful space where clients can try new ways of coping.

Therapy typically looks like checking in about what matters, practicing skills between sessions, and adjusting the plan as progress happens. If change feels overwhelming, she helps break it into smaller steps. This work is tuned to each person’s pace and priorities.

Approaches and how they fit into online care

Rebecca blends cognitive behavioral techniques with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people change unhelpful thinking and connect actions to what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns and trying new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and panic. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people accept difficult feelings while committing to values-based steps that lead to a fuller life.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try methods together, and adjust as needed. Clients and the therapist decide which techniques feel most useful and practical for everyday life. This shared planning helps keep sessions focused and relevant to each person's situation.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for different needs. Video allows face-to-face conversation and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions work well when a quieter space or lower bandwidth is needed. Live chat and text messaging let clients check in between appointments or do shorter, frequent check-ins. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule while using the same therapeutic approaches as in-person work.