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- Relationship concerns
- Trauma and abuse
- Hoarding focus
About Shannon
LMFT (California), 22 years of clinical experience. Shannon Bettencourt helps people facing relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, stress and anxiety, and intimacy-related concerns. She also works with hoarding issues. Shannon emphasizes practical steps and clients' own strengths when addressing these concerns.
Shannon believes people know their stories best. She listens for what is already working and for where change feels possible. In sessions she focuses on clear goals and doable actions rather than long lectures. The pace is set by the person in front of her and by what feels manageable in real life.
Her approach foregrounds evidence-based therapeutic techniques applied to everyday problems. Conversations include learning skills to reduce stress and anxiety, improving communication in close relationships, and processing loss. For hoarding concerns she helps people sort priorities, make small decisions, and build routines that reduce overwhelm.
Shannon frames therapy as a collaborative process. She asks straightforward questions, offers practical options, and checks in on what helps most. Progress is tracked in concrete ways so people can notice change between sessions.
Sessions are meant to fit into the demands of daily life. Shannon encourages small, sustainable steps that individuals can use outside of the therapy hour. She supports people who want clearer relationships, fewer crises with day-to-day stress, and a firmer sense of self-worth.
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Approach and what online sessions look like
Shannon works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and processing. One common approach is practical skills training for anxiety and stress management, which teaches breathing and behavioral strategies to reduce immediate distress and improve daily functioning. Another frequent focus is structured processing for trauma and grief, which helps people name what happened, organize difficult memories, and plan manageable steps toward fewer intrusive reactions.Choosing the right method is part of the work. Shannon treats therapy as a collaboration and will help identify which techniques match a person's goals, preferences, and everyday constraints. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan when something feels unhelpful.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions are often useful because they can fit into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when days are tight. They can also make it easier to keep consistent appointments and to practice skills between sessions. Ask about the available session formats when you start the matching process.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, stress, anxiety, intimacy concerns, depression, and hoarding.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based techniques and focuses on clear goals and practical steps. Sessions emphasize skills you can apply between visits.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 22 years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.