About me

I am licensed in Virginia with 3 years of professional work experience. I am not your traditional counselor—I come to this as a Neurodivergent with a learning disability (dysgraphia. I am also before I am anything else a Wife, Mom and grandmother. So, I bring both clinical and lived experience to the therapeutic space. I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all therapy. No single approach works for everyone, every time. Instead, I encourage clients to explore what works for them personally. I emphasize that change is a shared process—50% of it is your buy-in, your belief in what you're doing. Just because a technique is proven doesn’t mean it will resonate with every person. I’m not the kind of provider who believes people should be in therapy forever. I believe in building autonomy. Our thoughts influence our feelings, which then shape our behavior—but ultimately, we are each responsible for the choices we make. At any moment, we're only one decision away from a completely different life. The most powerful thing we possess is the ability to choose our attitude in any situation. Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we respond. In every challenge, we have three choices: let it destroy us, define us, or inspire us to thrive in spite of it.have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, parenting issues, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Self esteem, Motivation
  • Depression
  • Coping with life changes
  • ADHD
Also experienced in:
Addictions , Grief , Parenting issues , Anger management , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coaching , Compassion fatigue , Communication problems , Divorce and separation , Forgiveness , Isolation / loneliness , Life purpose , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 3

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

VA LPC 0701015072

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Shannon Shackford. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Mar 18, 2026 after therapy with Shannon for 2 weeks

I appreciate her willing to hear us out and also contribute to the conversation providing helpful awareness.

Written on Nov 30, 2025 after therapy with Shannon for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Shannon is a great listener. She is especially good with neuro-spicy clients and mothers of neuro-spicy children. She is patient and relatable. Not every therapist is for everyone, but Shannon's approach works for me. Thanks, Shannon!

Written on Nov 06, 2025 after therapy with Shannon for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd

Her therapy has helped me greatly

Written on Sep 03, 2025 after therapy with Shannon for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

I have been working with Shannon for a few weeks now and I continue to look towards are future session. Her direct approach is helps me the most in acknowledging what needs to be acknowledged.

Work with me!