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- CBT focus
- Intimacy and sexuality
- Self esteem work
About Shannon
LMHC Shannon Nichols is a New York licensed mental health counselor with five years of clinical experience. She works with people coping with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and helps clients strengthen self-esteem and motivation.
Shannon focuses on practical skills people can use between sessions. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding. Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented, with attention to real-life challenges like work pressure and relationship strain.
She also addresses concerns around sexuality, self-love, and kink or BDSM culture in nonjudgmental conversation. That focus includes talking through boundaries, communication, and how intimacy connects with identity and desire.
Shannon describes the first meetings as an opportunity to map current problems and decide on short-term goals. She checks in about what’s working and adjusts plans as needed. Clients can expect a mix of talk, skill practice, and homework aimed at clearer thinking and steadier behavior.
Practical matters such as scheduling, cost, and booking start through the platform flow. Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial session to confirm fit and next steps.
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How Shannon uses CBT and practical skills in remote work
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice and test the thoughts that feed anxiety and low mood. It breaks problems into clear pieces - thoughts, feelings, and actions - and teaches small experiments to shift unhelpful patterns. This approach suits stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and many relationship concerns.Shannon also works with sexuality and intimacy issues by focusing on communication and behavior changes. Conversations address how choices, boundaries, and expectations affect closeness and sexual wellbeing. For people involved with BDSM or kink culture, she talks through consent, safety, and honest communication as concrete skills rather than abstract labels.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Clients decide together on the pace and focus so therapy fits real life.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow consistent check-ins during workweek breaks or between commitments. Therapists commonly adapt exercises and homework for remote settings so progress continues between meetings.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Shannon commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, depression, self-esteem, career stress, family concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include sexuality, self-love, and BDSM or kink topics.
What is her therapeutic approach or style?
The primary approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Sessions emphasize identifying unhelpful thoughts, practicing alternative responses, and using concrete skills between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working as a clinician. That experience informs practical, skills-based work in sessions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with an initial session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.