Carolyn "Kari" Homan Shannon

Emotion-focused care with practical skills

LPC Texas

Experience: 18 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Carolyn

Carolyn "Kari" Homan Shannon offers focused support for people facing stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, depression, and challenges with self-esteem and relationships.

Background and approach

She draws on 18 years of experience as an LPC practicing in Texas and brings a practical, emotionally attuned style that aims to help clients move out of stuck patterns and toward clearer functioning. Her approach blends evidence-informed tools such as cognitive behavioral techniques with emotion-focused and acceptance-oriented methods.

Kari emphasizes emotional processing early in work together so that clients can gain relief and then learn skills for long-term coping, communication, and life direction. She has helped people with issues ranging from sleep problems, anger, and career shifts to complex concerns like compassion fatigue and chronic illness.

Clients can expect a therapist who pairs direct, skills-based interventions with attention to emotional experience. Kari accepts English-speaking and international clients and holds Texas LPC credentials (TX LPC 62833).

She frames therapy as a collaborative effort to identify practical strategies and deeper meaning that support recovery and renewed purpose.

Therapeutic approaches and online care tailored to you

Carolyn combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address patterns that maintain distress. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with practical exercises that improve mood and daily functioning, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and anger. ACT emphasizes values-based action and acceptance of difficult emotions, helping people move toward meaningful goals even while uncomfortable feelings remain.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kari works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods suit their needs and goals, adapting strategies over time so therapy reflects each person's preferences and life circumstances.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit regular sessions into busy lives and to access care when travel or local options are limited. The variety of formats supports ongoing skill practice and check-ins between longer appointments, so clients can progress at a pace that fits their routine.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Kari address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, sleep difficulties, anger, career transitions, and compassion fatigue among other issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style blends emotional release and processing with structured, skills-based methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance-oriented work to reduce distress and build coping skills.

What is her professional background?

She has 18 years of experience in mental health settings and has worked with a wide range of presenting concerns including complex trauma and mood-related difficulties.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She is licensed as an LPC in Texas with license number TX LPC 62833 and provides services from Texas.

Can nonlocal clients work with this therapist?

Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English for people located outside the therapist's state.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference and availability.

How is pricing handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English