Jacqueline Shannon, LMFT

Jacqueline Shannon is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people manage anxiety, stress, relationship strain, addiction concerns, and questions about identity and purpose. She focuses on clear, goal-oriented work so clients can make steady progress. Jacqueline draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside acceptance and attachment-based ideas to guide sessions.

Jacqueline brings ten years of clinical experience and a long history of community mental health work to her practice. She has spent years supporting people with mood and anxiety concerns and substance use issues. More recently she combined clinical work with leadership and training roles before returning to direct therapy work.

In sessions she keeps language plain and direct. Conversations are practical and often include small skills to try between meetings. She also uses reflective, present-focused methods that help clients notice patterns in relationships and behavior.

Clients will find a therapist who balances straightforward questions with warmth and humor. Jacqueline aims to build trust quickly and to help clients discover useful ways to cope with life changes, grief, caregiver stress, or career and parenting pressures. She also focuses on intimacy, communication, codependency, and commitment concerns.

Jacqueline offers several formats for meeting, including video, phone, live chat, and text messaging. She works with people across a range of identities and backgrounds and provides care from Oregon as an LMFT.

How CBT, ACT, and Attachment Work Online

Jacqueline commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Attachment-Based approaches in her online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, manage stress, and shift patterns that keep problems stuck. ACT emphasizes values and taking action even when uncomfortable feelings are present, which can help with motivation, avoidance, and making meaningful life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship patterns shape emotional responses and communication, useful for intimacy, trust, and family-related struggles.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jacqueline will talk with each person about goals, what has helped or not helped before, and preferences for practical exercises versus reflective conversation. Together they shape a plan that fits the client's needs and adjusts as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text messaging to fit different routines. Video is helpful for deeper conversation and exercises that use visual cues. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging let people stay in touch between sessions or use brief written check-ins during busy weeks. These options make therapy more flexible for work, parenting, or travel schedules while supporting steady progress.