Dr. Shannon Hunter , LPC

Dr. Shannon Hunter is a seasoned counselor who helps people improve their quality of life by identifying practical coping strategies, skills, and techniques to reduce areas of concern. She blends evidence-based talk therapy with psychoeducation to create individualized plans that address each person's needs and goals.

Her training spans both education and mental health counseling, and she applies approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness to support clients in building resilience and managing symptoms. Dr. Hunter earned multiple graduate degrees, including Master’s degrees in Counseling and in Education, and a Doctorate in Educational Psychology; three of those degrees were completed at Texas Tech University. She holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - and brings a long record of work across private practice, group clinics, integrated health care settings, state facilities, and university campuses, as well as remote counseling.

Colleagues and clients note that her calm manner, professional presentation, and genuine concern create a nonjudgmental environment where people can explore thoughts and feelings. Across diverse populations and settings she emphasizes compassionate care, active listening, and supportive encouragement to help people move toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Dr. Hunter

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT helps people clarify their values and take committed action toward a meaningful life while learning to accept difficult internal experiences rather than fighting them. This approach is often useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions because it emphasizes practical steps tied to what matters most.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in relationships that develop from early bonds and experiences. It helps individuals and families understand how attachment styles influence current connections and offers ways to build safer, more satisfying relationships, which can be valuable for intimacy issues, abandonment concerns, and blended family dynamics.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies and shifts unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns that contribute to distress. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes because it provides concrete skills to change how people think and act.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Dr. Hunter collaborates with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time so the plan stays relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and other responsibilities, and they allow therapists and clients to focus on progress using the communication style that feels most comfortable.