Shannon Talley, LPC

Shannon Talley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, bipolar disorder, and related concerns. She also supports those coping with addictions, intimacy struggles, parenting strain, low self-esteem, career stress, compassion fatigue, and identity issues such as gender dysphoria. Shannon emphasizes a respectful, strengths-based approach and believes people already carry resources to move forward.

She works from a holistic viewpoint that includes attachment-based ideas. Sessions may be direct and action-focused when clients want clear steps. At other times she offers a gentler pace, remaining present while clients process painful emotions and difficult memories.

Shannon brings eight years of experience to her work. She aims to help people build confidence and try new ways of relating and coping. That may include setting small behavioral goals or practicing new skills between sessions.

Her style blends client-centered listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. Shannon also draws on existential questions about meaning when people face life transitions or loss. This mix helps tailor sessions to each person’s needs and preferences.

If someone chooses to begin, Shannon asks them to identify goals and comfort levels. From there she partners with them to pick approaches and steps that feel manageable and relevant.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how relationships influence feelings and behavior. It helps people notice patterns in close relationships and try new ways of connecting when old ways cause pain or distance.

Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and acceptance. The therapist follows the person’s pace, offering empathy and reflection so people feel understood while they sort out what matters most.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It uses simple, practical exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and develop small behavioral steps that reduce distress and build skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Shannon collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, temperament, and comfort level. She may try a few techniques and adjust based on what seems helpful.

If you are considering online work, confirm the session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it simpler to practice skills in everyday settings and follow up between visits. Licensed professionals can adapt attachment, client-centered, and CBT methods to remote sessions while focusing on practical steps that matter to you.