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Online therapist

Carolyn "Kari" Homan Shannon

Calm emotional release and practical skills

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
18 years
Licensed in
Texas
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Carolyn

Carolyn "Kari" Homan Shannon greets parents who are worried and need straightforward help. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 18 years of experience based in Texas. Kari focuses on common stresses such as anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, anger, sleep problems, and burnout.

She also pays attention to practical life shifts like career changes and coping after loss. Kari uses approaches that aim to release intense emotions and then teach skills for daily life.

Background and approach

She blends talk therapy with techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral methods and emotion-focused work. Sessions often move from calming and clearing strong feelings to learning small techniques you can use at home. Her background includes nearly two decades in mental health, giving her experience with trauma, first responder issues, and people facing chronic illness or persistent isolation.

That experience informs how she helps people manage overwhelming moments and rebuild routines. In therapy, Kari typically helps clients notice what matters to them, learn concrete coping tools, and practice new ways of relating to stress. She uses elements from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy when appropriate.

Those methods support emotion regulation, clearer communication, and steady values-based action. Sessions are available in English and can be scheduled through a short matching process. Therapy is delivered online by video, phone, chat, or messaging, and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

To begin, clients complete a brief questionnaire and choose a session time.

How Kari’s approaches work in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and making changes that matter. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like worry or sleep problems. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on understanding and reshaping emotional responses and interactions, which can help with grief, relationship strain, and feeling disconnected.

Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. Together they may try emotion-release techniques first, then add skills training from CBT or ACT as progress allows.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let the therapist and client work face-to-face from different places. Phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to check in between meetings and fit therapy into busy family routines. These options help people access consistent support without extra travel, making it simpler to keep building skills and managing stress.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?
Kari addresses stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, sleeping problems, anger, career stress, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on compassion fatigue and related areas such as abandonment and chronic illness.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style centers on emotional release followed by skills practice. Sessions often move from relieving intense feelings to teaching practical tools for day-to-day coping.
How long has she practiced?
Kari has 18 years of experience working in the mental health field, including work with trauma and first responder issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential and practices from Texas. License details are TX LPC 62833.
Which languages and international options are offered?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is pricing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to therapist availability.

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Experience
18 years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English

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