Shannon Mott, LCSW

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Shannon commonly combines Existential therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. Existential therapy looks at meaning, choice, and responsibility when life feels uncertain, while ACT teaches practical ways to notice difficult thoughts and still move toward meaningful actions.

She also uses Attachment-Based ideas to map how early relationships shape current patterns. That work helps people recognize familiar interaction styles and try new ways of connecting or setting boundaries. Together these approaches are used flexibly to address anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and life transitions.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to identify goals and preferences, then tests approaches and adjusts as needed. That gives space for both short-term symptom relief and longer-term clarity about values and relationships.

Online therapy offers several practical advantages. Video calls let people access sessions from wherever they are, while phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick reflections, ongoing check-ins, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy days and to try different formats until the right rhythm is found.