Shannon Schaeffer, LMHC
Iowa · 10 years in practice
Shannon Schaeffer is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Iowa who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression.
License and registration
- LMHC, Iowa
- 101747 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1497362537 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Shannon
Shannon Schaeffer is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Iowa who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. She offers steady support for those trying to make changes in their life. Shannon encourages honesty and practical steps to feel a little better each week.
Shannon keeps sessions straightforward and grounded. She listens first to understand what matters most to each person. Then she and the client set small, realistic goals and try ideas that fit the client’s life and priorities.
Background and approach
Her work draws on several approaches, including existential perspectives that focus on meaning and choice. She also uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot and shift unhelpful thinking patterns. Mindfulness tools are brought in when they help with managing stress and difficult feelings.
Shannon aims to make the room a place for honest, nonjudgmental conversation. She invites clients to name what feels overwhelming and to test new ways of responding. Progress is often measured in clearer thinking, steadier mood, and better daily routines.
She has ten years of experience and holds an IA LMHC credential. Sessions are offered in English and are provided via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time to meet.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Shannon lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Shannon names
- Existential Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Approaches you can use in online sessions
Existential therapy helps people explore questions about meaning, responsibility, and the choices they face. It can be useful for those feeling stuck, questioning life direction, or managing big losses. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches practical skills to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps toward valued goals. It often helps with anxiety, stress, and low motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to change mood and routines; it is commonly used for anxiety and depression.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shannon will collaborate with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and the problems they bring. Sessions can mix approaches so clients can try what helps and drop what does not.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people have a face-to-face conversation when meeting in person is hard. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging provide brief check-ins, quick coping ideas, or scheduled exchanges for people with tighter schedules. These options make it easier to fit regular sessions into busy lives.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Shannon help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem struggles, and depression, plus related issues like chronic illness, substance concerns, and life purpose questions.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are direct and compassionate. She listens, helps clarify what matters, and works with clients to try realistic changes that fit their daily life.
What is her professional experience?
She has ten years of experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges and offers support aimed at steady, practical progress.
What credentials and location are listed?
Shannon holds an IA LMHC credential and practices from Iowa.
Which languages and clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.
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