Shannon Long, LPC

Shannon Long is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in South Carolina who brings more than a decade of clinical experience to her work. She also holds national certification as an NCC - National Certified Counselor - and earned a Master’s degree in Counseling from McDaniel College in Westminster, MD. Licensed as an LPC since 2011, she has provided individual, family, and group services and has completed specialized training as a Nurturing Parent Program Facilitator and as a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist.

Shannon has worked with people across the lifespan, from early childhood through adulthood, and has experience addressing trauma, depression, anxiety, anger management, bipolar disorder, ADHD, conduct concerns, obsessive compulsive patterns, gender identity questions, eating disorders, and sensory processing differences. She predominantly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy, tailoring those methods to fit each person or family she supports. Her practice also incorporates a compassionate, nonstigmatizing stance and adapts treatment plans to meet the specific needs of each client.

Shannon emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and collaboration in therapy. She approaches care without labels and works with clients to develop practical strategies for coping, healing, and growth. Prospective clients in South Carolina and beyond can expect a personalized, strengths-based approach focused on their goals and lived experience.

Therapeutic Approaches for Effective Online Care

Shannon often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to guide online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and developing practical skills to change them - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own experience, emphasizing empathy, active listening, and collaborative goal-setting to support self-directed growth and increased self-esteem.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and happens collaboratively. Shannon works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then blends methods and techniques that fit the client’s situation rather than relying on a single model. This collaborative stance helps ensure treatment feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers flexibility to meet people where they are. Sessions by video call or phone make it possible to connect from home or during a busy day, while live chat and text-based messaging provide additional options for ongoing support and check-ins. For many, these formats improve access to consistent care and allow therapy to fit into real life more easily.