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Shannon Nichols, LMHC
New York
LMHC - Stress and intimacy concerns
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Sexuality and kink
- Self-esteem work
About Shannon
Shannon Nichols is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with five years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related concerns. She also helps with self-esteem, career questions, depression, family matters, and coping with life changes.
Shannon uses straightforward techniques to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify patterns that keep problems going and then tries practical alternatives. Sessions focus on small, doable changes rather than abstract theory.
She has a specific interest in sexuality topics, including BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture. She supports conversations about sexual identity, self-love, and how sexuality fits into someone’s life. These topics are handled directly and without judgment so people can speak plainly about what matters to them.
In a typical session Shannon will listen for the problem, offer a concrete way to test a new response, and check what worked afterward. She encourages short experiments and simple skill practice between meetings. This approach helps people see whether changes actually improve day-to-day life.
People starting work with her complete a brief intake and goal-setting step. That initial plan guides whether CBT techniques, focused conversations about intimacy, or practical coping strategies are the best next steps. The focus is on clear, achievable work each week.
How Shannon applies CBT online and plans sessions
Shannon uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts and behaviors that maintain anxiety and low mood. CBT here means identifying specific thinking patterns, testing them with short behavioral experiments, and practicing new skills between meetings. This approach is often used for stress, anxiety, and low self-esteem issues.She also takes a direct approach to conversations about intimacy and sexuality, including BDSM and kink topics. Those sessions focus on clear goals, communication strategies, and practical steps to address concerns about intimacy or sexual expression.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Shannon will discuss goals, try methods for a few sessions, and adjust based on what helps. That collaborative process keeps sessions focused on what feels useful and doable for the client.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits help people test coping strategies and practice new skills between meetings without rearranging a full day.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, plus self-esteem, career questions, depression, family matters, and coping with life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to spot unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to try small, practical experiments that change how people respond. The focus is on concrete skills and checking what works in daily life.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of professional experience as a clinician working with the concerns listed in her profile.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to clients located according to her licensure and practice policies.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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