Profile / United States
Shannon LaTray, LMHC
New Jersey
LMHC - Stress and Anxiety-focused care
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-centered methods
- Motivational techniques
About Shannon
Shannon LaTray is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with nine years of clinical experience. She is based in New Jersey and focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationship difficulties. She also works with issues like ADHD, grief, parenting strain, and coping with life changes.
She uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions focus on skills people can use between meetings. Shannon combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered methods and brief solution-focused steps depending on the need.
In session she helps people break problems into manageable parts. That can mean identifying thought patterns that increase anxiety, building step-by-step plans to reduce substance use, or improving communication in strained relationships. She includes motivational interviewing techniques when someone is unsure about change.
Her work often centers on immediate concerns like sleep, eating, anger, and impulsivity while also addressing longer-term patterns such as attachment wounds, abandonment fears, and codependency. Parents who want practical strategies for parenting stress or blended-family issues can expect concrete tools and planning.
Shannon explains options clearly and focuses on measurable steps. She uses short-term coaching-style work as well as longer therapeutic support depending on the situation. To begin, prospective clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site's process.
How Shannon applies CBT and related methods online
Shannon commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients recognize thought patterns and test new behaviors. CBT sessions focus on concrete steps such as tracking thoughts, practicing exposure to feared situations, and setting small behavioral experiments that can reduce anxiety and improve mood.She also integrates client-centered work that prioritizes the client's experience and pacing, and uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify their reasons for change when motivation feels mixed. Client-centered methods emphasize listening and reflection, while Motivational Interviewing supports decision-making and readiness to act.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shannon will discuss what feels most helpful and will adjust methods based on the client's goals, preferences, and what shows progress. This is a collaborative process focused on practical next steps.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. Some sessions may be structured for skill practice and homework planning to fit between work or parenting responsibilities.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, ADHD, parenting, sleep and eating issues, and coping with life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to build practical strategies for change. Sessions often include skill practice and short action plans between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has nine years of experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds LMHC credentials and practices from New Jersey; her profile lists NY LMHC and MA LMHC as credential details.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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