Shannon Brandes

Shannon Brandes is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 11 years of experience. She practices in Kansas and brings both professional training and personal life experience to her work. Shannon says she is willing to share parts of her own story when it helps a client feel understood.

She describes her counseling style as multidimensional and tailored to each person. Sessions focus on practical steps and in-session reflection, with homework when it supports progress. Shannon welcomes clients who want faith-informed care and notes she offers biblical counseling for those who request it.

Many people come to her for help with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life changes. She also addresses relationship concerns, intimacy-related issues, eating and body image concerns, addictions and process addictions, parenting strain, and challenges tied to trauma and abuse. Shannon lists coping with life changes among her specialties.

Her approach draws from several evidence-based methods. She uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people shift unhelpful thoughts and connect with values. She also uses Attachment-Based ideas and client-centered work to strengthen relationships with self and others.

Shannon works with adults age 18 and up. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

How these approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without letting them block meaningful action. It helps when anxiety, avoidance, or uncertainty get in the way of daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to change patterns that cause distress. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with change. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early and close relationships shape how someone connects now; it can help with relationship struggles and intimacy-related issues.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Shannon will work with each person to decide which methods match their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean mixing elements from different approaches and adjusting the plan as progress is made.

The therapist's biography does not list which online session formats she uses, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow for different meeting rhythms like shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and skill practice to work well in an online setting, helping people manage stress, navigate life changes, and build coping skills over time.