Dr. Shannon Derby

Dr. Shannon Derby helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, depression, or big life changes. She is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with 25 years of experience. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and a steady, practical approach to change.

She meets each person where they are and adjusts conversations to fit individual needs. Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps that build confidence and forward momentum. Dr. Derby listens for what matters most and then works with clients to try new ways of managing emotions and daily challenges.

Her work addresses issues like grief, intimacy-related struggles, parenting strain, career stress, and compassion fatigue. She also supports people dealing with attachment concerns, adoption or foster care matters, and challenges related to neurodiversity such as autism and Asperger syndrome.

Therapeutic tools come from approaches that include acceptance and commitment techniques, cognitive behavioral methods, attachment-based ideas, client-centered dialogue, and skills from dialectical behavior work. These are used in practical ways to help with problem solving, emotional regulation, and building healthier habits.

Starting therapy is framed as a collaborative effort. Dr. Derby helps clients set realistic steps and adjusts plans as progress is made. Her style is direct but compassionate, with an emphasis on helping people regain a sense of control during times of transition.

How these approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then taking steps toward personal values. It is helpful for anxiety, depression, and struggles with motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors; it is useful for anxiety, mood challenges, and building problem-solving habits. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and can help with trust, intimacy-related issues, and connection difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. Plans can be adjusted as progress is made so the process stays relevant and practical.

The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life, shorten commute time, and reduce the need to take a long break from other responsibilities. It also allows for check-ins and skills practice between in-person visits when that suits the client. Licensed professionals can help choose a rhythm and format that fit each person’s schedule and needs.