Shannon Wise

Shannon Wise is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Alabama with 12 years of experience. She offers calm, practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, sleep problems, anger, depression, and issues around bipolar disorder. She aims to meet people where they are and build a plan that fits their life.

Shannon shapes sessions around what each person needs. She uses clear, hands-on techniques to help manage emotions and solve problems. Conversations focus on specific goals and small steps that lead to steady change.

Her background includes about five years working with clients in acute crisis settings, helping individuals stabilize and return to daily routines. She has nearly four years of experience in a correctional facility, offering stress-management support, safety assessments, and care-team coordination. More recently she has worked in private practice with adults, teens, and couples.

Shannon draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thought patterns and behavior. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Motivational Interviewing helps when people feel stuck or unsure about change.

In sessions she emphasizes validation, skill-building, and shared goal-setting. Progress is reviewed together so adjustments can be made. Shannon describes therapy as a collaborative effort to restore hope and help people reconnect with purpose and daily meaning.

How her approaches translate to online work

Shannon uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and replace them with practical strategies. CBT often focuses on short-term steps to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and change behaviors that cause recurring stress.

She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotional regulation, grounding, and distress-tolerance techniques. DBT tools can be useful for managing impulsivity and strong reactions in stressful moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the plan. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. This is a team process with room to adjust based on what helps most.

Confirm available session formats before you book, since the profile does not list specific options. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit more easily into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Whether you prefer step-by-step skill practice, focused problem-solving, or motivational conversations, online sessions can support those aims when arranged to match your life.