Dr. Shannon Derby, LMHC - Therapist in Florida

Stress and anxiety
Family of origin patterns
CBT and ACT methods

About Shannon

Dr. Shannon Derby is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, and other life changes. She also supports people facing grief, parenting strains, anger, ADHD, and issues connected to attachment and adoption.

Her approach is practical and conversation-focused. Sessions typically involve talking through recent problems, identifying patterns that come from family of origin, and testing new ways of handling difficult moments. She uses methods drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to address thoughts and behaviors that get in the way.

Dr. Derby also draws on attachment-based work and dialectical behavior therapy techniques when emotion regulation or long-standing relationship patterns are central. Client-centered principles guide the pace of sessions so people can set goals and try changes at a reasonable speed. She emphasizes clear steps people can practice between meetings.

In therapy with her, people can expect structured conversations, concrete coping skills, and attention to how old family roles still affect current life. She helps clients break down big concerns into manageable aims and track progress over time.

Her practice is based in Florida and services are provided in English. To begin, prospective clients use the site flow to answer a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How her approaches translate to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values, then taking actions that match what matters. Online ACT sessions typically include exercises to clarify values and short between-session practices to test new behavior. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and change patterns of behavior through clear steps and homework. In an online format CBT often uses worksheets and brief behavioral experiments to build new routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client will look at current problems, goals, and how each method fits the person's style. Decisions about which methods to use are collaborative and may shift as sessions progress.

The biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day - for example, a shorter check-in during a lunch break, or not traveling to an appointment. Online sessions can support practicing skills in real time and allow follow-up between meetings, which helps make changes feel practical and relevant.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Self esteem DepressionCoaching

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Abandonment Adoption and foster care Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issues Body image Caregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural 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 issues Workplace issues Young 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

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

Which concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, and related issues like grief and parenting strain.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses conversation-focused sessions that identify patterns and set practical steps. The work mixes skill practice with exploring how past family roles shape present behavior.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 25 years of professional experience as a clinician in Florida.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She is a Florida LMHC and provides services based in Florida.

Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography did not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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