Rebecca Shaughnessy

Rebecca Shaughnessy is an LPC who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and career questions. She writes directly to those who are stuck and unsure what to try next, offering a calm, practical place to start. Rebecca invites small steps and steady effort rather than pressure to 'try harder.'

Her style is collaborative and client-centered. Sessions focus on what matters most to the person in front of her. She listens first, then works with each client to set clear goals and simple next steps. Rebecca uses practical tools from cognitive behavioral approaches and acceptance-focused work to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Rebecca brings five years of clinical experience and holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential. She has worked with people who struggle with mood disorders, panic and OCD symptoms, addiction, and the ripple effects of trauma. She also supports those facing relationship strain, parenting stress, compassion fatigue, and career transitions.

In sessions she blends solution-focused strategies with client-centered care. That means identifying small, doable changes and testing them in real life. She helps clients notice patterns, try alternative behaviors, and build routines that fit their lives. Rebecca encourages practical homework between meetings to keep momentum moving forward.

Rebecca practices in Alabama and conducts work in English. People considering therapy are invited to begin with a short questionnaire to match with her and then schedule according to availability.

How her approaches shape online care

Rebecca integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into a practical online approach. ACT helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match their values; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with concrete skills to reduce symptoms and solve problems, which can help with panic, OCD patterns, and mood issues.

Finding the right method is part of the work. Rebecca collaborates with each person to decide which approach or mix of approaches fits their goals and daily life. She will talk through options, try techniques together, and adjust the plan based on what is helping.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins or longer sessions when needed. It also makes it simpler to continue care during job changes, relocation within the state, or unpredictable routines. Working remotely still centers on clear goals, practical exercises, and follow-through between meetings to help progress toward meaningful changes.