Shannon Dahse , LPC

Shannon Dahse is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey with 10 years of experience in counseling. She has worked with people facing anxiety, depression, stress, low motivation, learning difficulties, relationship struggles, substance use concerns, and grief, bringing practical support to complex emotional and behavioral challenges. Shannon has experience supporting members of the LGBTQ community as well as individuals who have experienced physical and emotional trauma.

Her approach centers on helping clients develop positive coping strategies and strengthening emotional resources. She guides clients in expressing difficult feelings, exploring personal struggles, and identifying areas of resilience and strength. Across issues such as addiction, parenting, compassion fatigue, panic disorder, seasonal affective disorder, and social anxiety, Shannon emphasizes actionable tools and real-world strategies that support day-to-day functioning and long-term wellbeing.

Shannon views therapy as a collaborative process that helps people navigate life changes, improve relationships, and build self-esteem. As an LPC she brings clinical training and practical experience to help clients move toward clearer goals and more effective ways of coping.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Shannon draws primarily on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and she also uses Motivational Interviewing when exploring change. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, non-judgmental stance that helps people feel understood and supports self-directed growth - it is especially helpful for managing stress, relationship concerns, and grief. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical skills for anxiety, depression, panic, and social anxiety. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to explore ambivalence and build motivation, often useful for addictions and readiness to change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shannon and each client work together to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences, and they adapt techniques over time to find the best fit for the client's situation and progress.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to maintain continuity during transitions. These formats offer flexibility in scheduling, allow access from different locations, and support ongoing work between sessions with a licensed professional.