Shannon Long, LPC
Compassionate LPC focused on families and trauma
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client centered care
- Adoption and attachment issues
About Shannon Long
Shannon Long is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC), offering counseling informed by graduate training and specialized certifications. She earned a Master’s degree in Counseling from McDaniel College in Westminster, MD and obtained her LPC credential in 2011. Over the course of her career she has completed certification as a Nurturing Parent Program Facilitator and training as a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist, adding focused tools for working with parents and individuals on the autism spectrum.
Shannon has worked with children, adolescents, and adults, providing individual, family, and group services for clients ranging in age from 3 to 60. Her clinical experience includes supporting people who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, anger challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, conduct concerns, obsessive-compulsive patterns, gender identity questions, eating disorders, and sensory processing differences. She predominantly employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in her work, adapting strategies and interventions to fit each person’s needs.
She approaches care with respect, sensitivity, and compassion and avoids stigmatizing labels. Treatment conversations and plans are tailored to each client’s unique situation, and she emphasizes collaboration in shaping goals and interventions.
Shannon has worked with children, adolescents, and adults, providing individual, family, and group services for clients ranging in age from 3 to 60. Her clinical experience includes supporting people who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, anger challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, conduct concerns, obsessive-compulsive patterns, gender identity questions, eating disorders, and sensory processing differences. She predominantly employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in her work, adapting strategies and interventions to fit each person’s needs.
She approaches care with respect, sensitivity, and compassion and avoids stigmatizing labels. Treatment conversations and plans are tailored to each client’s unique situation, and she emphasizes collaboration in shaping goals and interventions.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Shannon Long have?
Shannon Long has 11 years of experience.
Is Shannon Long a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and holds the license SC LPC 6217.
In which languages does Shannon Long provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Shannon Long located?
She is located in South Carolina.
How can I work with Shannon Long as my therapist?
Clients can work with Shannon Long through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Shannon Long work with international clients?
Yes, Shannon Long works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Shannon Long cost?
Costs can vary depending on factors such as a client’s location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match clients with a therapist. Depending on Shannon Long's availability, clients can then schedule their first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Practical Approaches and Online Therapy Options
Shannon Long draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship and helping clients explore their values and goals - it can be especially helpful for improving self-esteem, relationship and family issues, and overall coping. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and problem-solving around life changes.She also integrates mindfulness-based ideas when helpful, teaching attention and grounding practices that support emotional regulation and stress management. Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process - Shannon works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy with licensed professionals and therapists like Shannon offers practical flexibility: sessions can occur by video call or phone, and brief check-ins are possible through live chat or text-based messaging. This range of options makes it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules, maintain continuity during transitions, and access care from different locations.