Shannon Emerick, LCSW

Approaches that guide online sessions and practical steps

Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away by them. It can reduce reactivity and support better choices when facing cravings, anxiety, or difficult emotions.

Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping someone find their own reasons to change. It is useful when motivation feels low or when you want support deciding on next steps for recovery, career moves, or health goals.

Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on short-term goals and small, concrete actions. It helps people build momentum by identifying what will look different after one or two changes and then trying those steps in everyday life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Shannon will listen to your concerns and goals, then help choose or combine methods that fit your needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process where progress is measured against the goals you set.

Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation, phone works well when bandwidth is low, live chat suits quick check-ins, and text messaging allows shorter, ongoing support. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep contact between sessions for coaching-style work.