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- CBT
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About Shannon
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Alabama with 12 years of experience, Shannon Wise helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, sleeping problems, anger, bipolar-related concerns, and relationship strain. She works with adults and teens and draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing in her practice.
Wise draws on a variety of clinical settings. She spent about five years as a therapist on an acute unit, supporting people through crisis stabilization and helping them return to daily routines. She also worked roughly four years in a correctional facility providing stress management, treatment team support, and safety-related assessments.
More recently she has worked in community private practice, meeting with adults, teens, and couples. Her caseload has included mood disorders, personality-related concerns, substance-related issues, and situational stressors such as divorce or grief. She notes that triggers can be situational or linked to longer-term conditions.
In sessions she uses CBT to clarify how thoughts and behaviors connect to mood and functioning. She uses DBT skills to teach grounding, relaxation, and distress tolerance when impulse control is an issue. Motivational Interviewing is used to help people move toward practical change.
Shannon emphasizes goal-setting and reviewing progress together. She describes therapy as a collaborative process of learning coping skills, tracking small gains, and working toward clearer life goals. Sessions are conducted in English and reflect her clinical background across inpatient, correctional, and outpatient settings.
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How Shannon Uses CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing Online
Shannon commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice how thoughts influence feelings and actions. CBT sessions often include practical skill-building, behavioral experiments, and steps to reduce symptoms such as anxiety or sleep disruption.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach grounding, relaxation, distress tolerance, and impulse control. DBT techniques are often useful when emotions feel intense or reactions happen quickly. Motivational Interviewing is applied to support people who are ready to make changes but feel unsure where to start; it focuses on clarifying values and boosting motivation for specific goals.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review needs, goals, and preferences and then choose strategies that fit. Methods can be adjusted over time based on what helps most.
The profile does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when that suits your schedule, and avoid travel time. Talk with Shannon about how sessions could be structured to match your daily routine and treatment goals.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, sleeping problems, anger, bipolar concerns, relationship issues, grief, low self-esteem, and related areas such as communication problems and life purpose.
What methods does she use in sessions?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing to teach coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and support behavior change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience across inpatient acute care, correctional facility work, and private practice.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in Alabama.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and how much do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; specific pricing depends on the location you select.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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