Jacqueline Shannon , LMFT

Jacqueline Shannon is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counsellor III, with specialized training in marriage and family therapy and alcohol and drug counseling. Based in Oregon, she brings a grounded, humane approach to working with individuals, couples, families, and transitional-age youth who are navigating stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship challenges, grief, and life transitions.

Her clinical work is informed by humanistic and existential principles and she draws from a wide range of evidence-informed approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, emotionally focused therapy, attachment-based work, mindfulness, somatic techniques, and motivational interviewing. She integrates experiential modalities with attentive, candid inquiry and a touch of down-to-earth humor to help clients access insight and motivation.

Jacqueline has a background in community mental health and program development and has spent time mentoring and training clinicians as they develop their clinical skills. She recently refocused her practice to return to direct therapeutic work, prioritizing collaboration that helps clients build trust, strengthen relationships, and find practical ways to cope and grow. Her style emphasizes present-moment awareness, empathic listening, and collaborative problem solving.

She specializes in helping people manage mood and anxiety concerns, cope with addictive behaviors, address intimacy and attachment issues, navigate career and parenting challenges, and work through family of origin and relational patterns. Jacqueline is inclusive of people of all races, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, abilities, ethnicities, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and she offers services in English.

Could Online Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people wonder whether meeting with a therapist remotely will make a meaningful difference. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes, online therapy is often comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions and can offer helpful strategies and support.

One of the clearest advantages is flexibility - clients can connect in the way that fits their schedule and comfort level, whether through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. That flexibility makes it easier to maintain momentum between sessions and to access care when life is busy or circumstances change.

Therapists who provide online services are licensed professionals, and many people find that remote work supports consistent progress while allowing them to engage from home, work, or other convenient settings. If the therapeutic relationship does not feel like the right fit, clients typically have the option to switch to a different licensed professional at any time to find the best match.