Rebecca Shaughnessy, LPC

Rebecca Shaughnessy is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Alabama who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, and major life shifts. She takes a calm, collaborative approach and invites clients to take one small step toward change. Her style is warm and direct, focused on finding practical ways forward rather than blaming or pressure to do more immediately.

She uses a blend of client-centered care, cognitive behavioral techniques, and solution-focused ideas to help clients notice patterns and try small experiments. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas also appear in her work, helping people live by their values even when feelings are hard. Sessions focus on what matters to the client and on simple skills that can be applied between meetings.

Rebecca brings five years of counseling experience to her practice. She encourages a strong working relationship as the foundation for change and approaches each person with patience and respect. Her LPC credential is held in Alabama and Virginia, and she works in English.

For people worried about starting therapy, she keeps the early sessions practical: identify one or two clear goals, try a manageable step, and check how it went. Rebecca supports people dealing with trauma, mood disorders, relationship strain, parenting challenges, occupational stress, and issues like codependency or abandonment in straightforward, goal-focused sessions.

If you want to learn more or start the matching process, use the Start Therapy button and complete the brief questionnaire to schedule according to availability.

How Rebecca Uses Practical Therapies Online

Rebecca often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice painful thoughts and feelings without letting them block what matters most. ACT focuses on values and small committed actions that move life forward even when emotions are difficult.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test new habits. CBT offers concrete exercises and behavioral experiments that people can try between sessions to reduce anxiety, panic, or depressive thinking.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and preferences, and then tailor a mix of methods that fits. Clients are encouraged to give feedback so the plan can change if needed.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fewer barriers to fitting sessions into a busy day. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Many people find online work helps maintain momentum between appointments and makes it simpler to try the small steps discussed in sessions.