Shannon Bode , LMFT

Shannon Bode is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who helps people managing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and low self-esteem. She also supports concerns like attachment wounds, body image, caregiver stress, and feelings of emptiness. Shannon writes plainly and meets people where they are. She favors a relational style that centers on connection. Sessions focus on listening closely, naming patterns, and working together to interrupt old habits that cause pain. Conversations aim to bring clearer meaning to difficult moments and to restore a steadier sense of self. Shannon draws on several approaches to fit each person’s needs. Client-centered work keeps the person’s experience as the guide. Narrative ideas help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves. Mindfulness practices bring simple tools for calming the body and attention. Her practice is trauma-informed and attentive to identity, which informs how she discusses past hurts and current worries. Over 19 years she has helped people sort through family problems, communication breakdowns, loss linked to end-of-life care, and fallout from separation or divorce. She pays close attention to shame, guilt, and abandonment patterns. Shannon works with people in California and conducts sessions in English. She uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs. To begin, a person can complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session based on the therapist’s availability.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Client-centered therapy places the person’s experience at the center of each session. The therapist follows the client’s lead, listens deeply, and helps clarify what matters most. This approach can help with stress, self-esteem, and relationship concerns.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breath practices to reduce reactivity and calm the nervous system. These tools are useful for anxiety, grief, and moments of overwhelm.

Narrative therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and their lives. Working together, the therapist and client look for alternative meanings and create new narratives that reduce shame and isolation.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will help figure out what fits best based on the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions are collaborative, with adjustments over time as changes happen.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation; phone calls can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging offer shorter check-ins and more flexible ways to stay connected between sessions. These options make therapy more accessible and easier to fit into a busy life.