Carolyn "Kari" Homan Shannon, LPC

Carolyn "Kari" Homan Shannon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people dealing with stress and anxiety. She writes in a direct, calm way and aims to guide clients out of overwhelming moments so they can get back to everyday life.

Kari draws on about 18 years in the mental health field. She uses a blend of approaches that match each person's needs. Early work often focuses on emotional release and addressing the most painful or stuck areas so daily functioning improves.

After initial relief, sessions shift toward practical skills and learning. She uses evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical skills to build coping tools. Emotionally-focused methods are used to help people name and process strong feelings.

Kari also incorporates acceptance and commitment ideas to help people clarify values and take steps that matter to them. She supports people who are managing trauma, grief, sleep problems, low self-esteem, relationship strain, career stress, chronic illness, and compassion fatigue.

The approach is collaborative and goal-oriented. Clients can expect short, plain language conversations that aim for real change. Kari asks about faith and personal beliefs when relevant and may combine those with body-centered methods some clients prefer. She accepts clients internationally and practices from Texas.

How these approaches work in online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values while accepting difficult thoughts or feelings. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like worry and low mood. It is practical and skill-based for sleep problems, depression, and anxiety. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills for people who struggle with intense emotions and impulsive reactions.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with each person to choose or combine methods that fit their goals, preferences, and symptoms. Clients can expect the clinician to check in about what’s helping and adjust the plan as therapy progresses.

The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten check-ins when needed, allow for quieter surroundings, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can guide skill practice, structured exercises, and emotionally focused work through remote sessions when appropriate.