- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Emotionally focused methods
- Mindfulness techniques
About Shannon
Shannon Madden is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Arizona with 26 years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, career questions, family concerns, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. She also lists additional areas like caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, communication struggles, and family of origin issues.
Shannon trained at the University of Phoenix, earning a Master of Counseling and a Master of Arts in Organizational Management, and holds a Bachelor of Science from Northern Arizona University. Her early work included crisis counseling with fire and emergency services and time in emergency rooms. She later focused on PTSD and crisis response for first responders and military personnel and served as Director of Psychological Health for the Arizona Army National Guard.
In session she often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to connect thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. That can include worksheets to identify beliefs and practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. She also draws on client-centered and emotionally focused ideas to explore feelings and relationships, and she uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques when helpful.
Her background includes work in intake and assessment at a behavioral health hospital and roles within Arizona's state crisis system. Those roles shaped a direct, practical approach that aims to explain how the brain and behavior interact. Sessions may include plain explanations of neurobiology when that helps clarify why change feels difficult.
Shannon mentions experience with trauma-related topics including PTSD and with populations exposed to high-stress work. She lists family of origin issues among her focus areas and can help people notice how early family roles and expectations still influence current behavior.
To begin, readers should use the site button to see online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Many of Shannon's methods focus on practical skills you can use between meetings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps by identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors through simple exercises and worksheets that can be reviewed together. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on clarifying feelings and relationship patterns so people can respond differently to old interaction styles and family roles.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to see which methods fit best given their concerns, goals, and preferences. That may mean starting with CBT exercises, adding mindfulness practices, or using emotionally focused work to address family of origin issues.
The site describes online therapy options and you should confirm current session formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people keep momentum between appointments while they practice new skills learned in session.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, career changes, sleep problems, anger, bipolar disorder, and family-related concerns including family of origin issues.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with worksheets to identify beliefs and patterns. She also incorporates client-centered and emotionally focused ideas plus mindfulness and motivational interviewing as useful tools.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 26 years of experience working in crisis counseling, emergency settings, PTSD and first responder support, and roles in behavioral health administration.
What credentials and region apply?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) licensed in Arizona and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the site's See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking flow.
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