Shannon Samuel , LPC

Shannon Samuel is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and life transitions. She works with people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected and offers a steady, practical way forward.

She has ten years of experience and holds a master’s degree in counseling. Shannon often supports caregivers and those who are used to being the strong one, giving them space to focus on their needs and emotional recovery.

Her style is warm, direct, and down-to-earth. She listens first, then helps people make sense of feelings and thoughts without judgment. Sessions move at the client’s pace and focus on what matters to the person in front of her.

Shannon uses tools from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral methods, emotionally-focused approaches, mindfulness, and solution-focused strategies. In practice that means learning simple skills to manage emotions, looking at thought patterns that get in the way, and trying small experiments to shift daily habits.

People in her care can expect practical steps alongside space to process hard things. She aims to help clients build coping skills, strengthen relationships, and find clearer direction in work and personal life. Her practice is based in Texas and sessions are offered in English.

If someone is curious but unsure about therapy, Shannon encourages a short conversation to see if the fit feels right and to plan the first steps together.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and supporting the person’s own goals. In online sessions this looks like the therapist asking questions, reflecting what she hears, and helping the client identify priorities for change. It’s useful for people who need a steady, accepting space to sort out feelings.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches simple ways to notice unhelpful thoughts and test them with practical experiments. Online CBT often includes short exercises, thought records, and homework that can be reviewed during video calls or shared in messaging to keep progress between sessions.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people understand and shift patterns in close relationships by tracking emotions and responses. This approach can help someone who wants clearer emotional connection and better communication in their relationships.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Shannon will work collaboratively to match methods to a client’s needs, goals, and comfort with different techniques. She adapts tools over time and checks in to see what is helping.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations and real-time feedback. Phone works well for shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text let clients share quick updates or work through exercises between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and access consistent support from licensed professionals.