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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Veteran issues
About Shannon
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with three years of experience. Shannon O'Dowd helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, and self-esteem struggles.
Shannon works directly with clients who are trying to manage mood-related problems and recover from past abuse or traumatic events. She also focuses on attachment concerns, loneliness, life purpose, and issues that affect veterans and people connected to the armed forces. Sessions will include talking through what is happening now and practical steps to reduce distress.
Her practice acknowledges the role of personal beliefs and faith when clients want to include them in sessions. Shannon aims to build a working relationship where people feel listened to and can explore their values alongside their symptoms. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide that work.
In sessions Shannon emphasizes clear goals and gradual skill-building. That may include learning ways to manage strong emotions, improving patterns in relationships, and finding more consistent daily routines. She encourages clients to notice small changes and to try new strategies between meetings.
Shannon’s background includes focused experience with women and with military-connected clients, and she draws on three years of clinical practice in South Carolina. People who prefer direct, practical conversation about their problems will find her approach straightforward and goal oriented.
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Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Shannon uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood and trauma-related concerns. Cognitive-focused work helps people recognize and change unhelpful thinking patterns that fuel anxiety and depression. This approach trains specific skills for noticing thoughts, testing them, and practicing alternative responses.Another common element is structured emotion regulation work. These strategies teach practical ways to reduce overwhelm, manage intense feelings, and regain routine when mood swings or trauma reminders disrupt daily life. They are useful for people with bipolar symptoms, post-traumatic stress, or high anxiety.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Shannon will work collaboratively to identify which techniques fit a person's goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean trying different strategies and adjusting plans as progress is tracked.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify them. In general, online work can make it easier to schedule appointments around work or caregiving, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Ask about available session types when you complete the matching questionnaire so you can pick the format that fits your daily life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, loneliness, life purpose, veteran and armed forces issues, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and women's issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques and practical skill building. Sessions focus on clear goals, emotion management, and improving daily routines.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience as a practicing clinician. That experience has included work with mood-related concerns and trauma.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in South Carolina. The credential is presented as LPC.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are intended for people who can work within her stated regional practice.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the subscriber's plan and location.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session. That process guides next steps for booking.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.