- Years in practice
- 8
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Shannon
Shannon Amabile is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California who helps parents and individuals manage stress, parenting challenges, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship strain. She draws on practical tools to help people feel steadier and more confident in daily life. She communicates in plain language and focuses on real, doable steps rather than long lectures.
Shannon emphasizes a curiosity-based, nonjudgmental stance. Sessions give people space to tell their story and be heard.
Background and approach
She uses behavioral and solution-oriented methods to try to bring relief quickly and to support longer-term change. Her work aims to build skills people can use right away. That includes communication strategies, mindfulness and de-escalation techniques, and tools for managing impulsivity or cravings.
She also helps people process family of origin issues, blended family challenges, and the emotional fallout of separation or loss. Shannon has eight years of clinical experience with clients from a variety of settings. She has supported people dealing with addiction recovery, career stress, compassion fatigue, and intimacy-related issues.
She also works with concerns such as ADHD, low self-esteem, and isolation. In sessions she leans on approaches like cognitive behavioral work, mindfulness practices, and narrative methods to help clients reframe old stories and try new behaviors. Her aim is to help people become clearer about their values and more capable of acting on them.
Shannon offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, and she practices throughout California. All work is conducted in English and shaped around each person’s goals.
What Shannon works with
Everything Shannon lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Shannon helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Shannon lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Systemic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters most to someone and taking small actions based on those values. It helps when people feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what to prioritize. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change patterns that cause distress. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and habit change. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus in stressful moments, which can help with emotional regulation and compassion fatigue.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Shannon treats this as a collaborative process and will help figure out which methods match a person's goals, lifestyle, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts tools and practices based on what is working and what feels useful.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people work face to face when visual cues matter, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit better into short breaks. Live chat and text-based messaging are handy for quick check-ins, homework, or when writing feels easier than speaking. Together these options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around busy family and work schedules.
Questions people ask about Shannon
What concerns does Shannon commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy-related issues, addictions, ADHD, and related family issues.
What style and approach does she use in sessions?
Shannon uses a solution-oriented, curiosity-based approach that emphasizes behavioral tools, mindfulness, and clear communication strategies.
What kind of clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working in educational, residential, corporate, production, office, and virtual settings with people facing a range of emotional and relational challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in California.
Which languages are offered and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for online work?
Shannon offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are sessions paid for and what about cancellations?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy relationship with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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