Dr. Shannon Hunter
Experienced counselor blending skills and science
LPC Texas
- Experience
- 19 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Shannon
Dr. Shannon Hunter is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Texas with 19 years of clinical experience.
Background and approach
She blends evidence-based talk therapy with psychoeducational tools to help clients develop practical coping skills and reduce areas of concern. Her work draws on a range of clinical models, and she tailors interventions to the needs and preferences of each person seeking support.
Shannon's academic background includes multiple graduate degrees and a doctorate in educational psychology, and her career has spanned independent practice, university settings, integrated health clinics, state facilities, and remote care. She is known for a calm, professional manner and an emphasis on compassionate listening and supportive encouragement.
That approach informs an individualized plan that may incorporate CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and other methods aimed at improving functioning and emotional well-being. Clients can expect a practitioner who prioritizes practical strategies, skill building, and collaborative goal-setting.
Dr. Hunter combines clinical knowledge with an educational perspective to offer thoughtful guidance for people managing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship concerns, addiction-related challenges, ADHD, trauma, and a broad array of life adjustments and health-related issues.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that interfere with relationships and routines. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) combines acceptance strategies with commitment to values-based action, helping people tolerate difficult feelings while moving toward meaningful life goals. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns and early connection experiences to improve current emotional bonds and interpersonal functioning.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together. Dr. Hunter will collaborate with each client to determine which methods or combination of methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy with this practice offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules and to connect from different locations within the therapist's service area. These formats support ongoing skill-building, check-ins between sessions, and consistent access to a licensed professional while allowing clients to choose the interaction style that feels most practical and comfortable.
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Experience
19+ years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English