- Focus on thoughts and habits
- Practical coping skills
- Values-based work
About Shannon
Dr. Shannon Derby is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor with 25 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, low self-esteem, and challenges that come with big life changes. She frames therapy as a practical space for problem solving and steady support.
She focuses on clear conversation and simple skills people can use day to day. Sessions aim to build motivation, manage anger, and improve confidence. Thoughts and everyday habits are a regular focus in her work to help people change how they respond to stress and triggers.
Dr. Derby approaches each person as an individual. She listens for what matters most and tailors the plan to fit real life. That can mean practicing new coping steps, testing small behavior changes, or working on communication patterns.
Her style mixes acceptance and action. She draws on approaches that help people notice thoughts, choose values-based actions, and rebuild relationships. The goal is measurable, manageable progress rather than quick fixes.
People who choose her find a steady, respectful ally through transitions like career shifts, grief, parenting strain, or recovery from trauma. She emphasizes empathy and practical tools so clients can carry progress into everyday routines.
She focuses on clear conversation and simple skills people can use day to day. Sessions aim to build motivation, manage anger, and improve confidence. Thoughts and everyday habits are a regular focus in her work to help people change how they respond to stress and triggers.
Dr. Derby approaches each person as an individual. She listens for what matters most and tailors the plan to fit real life. That can mean practicing new coping steps, testing small behavior changes, or working on communication patterns.
Her style mixes acceptance and action. She draws on approaches that help people notice thoughts, choose values-based actions, and rebuild relationships. The goal is measurable, manageable progress rather than quick fixes.
People who choose her find a steady, respectful ally through transitions like career shifts, grief, parenting strain, or recovery from trauma. She emphasizes empathy and practical tools so clients can carry progress into everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyImago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then pick actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches concrete skills to change them, which often helps with stress, mood, and everyday habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and improving relationships, useful when anger, intense mood swings, or emotional overwhelm are present.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to your goals and help choose methods that fit your needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process where adjustments are made as you learn what helps most.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule, making it easier to keep regular appointments, and reducing travel time. Some people prefer shorter check-ins by phone when bandwidth or quick scheduling matters. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the available online options before booking so you can match session type to your routine and goals.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, low self-esteem, relationship and parenting strain, trauma and grief, ADHD, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She focuses on thoughts and everyday habits and uses skills practice alongside thoughtful conversation.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 25 years of professional work experience as a clinician in Florida.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC - and practices in Florida.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently working with international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.