Shannon Almeida
LMFT for anxiety, relationships, and neurodivergence
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About
Shannon Almeida, LMFT, offers collaborative, grounded therapy that attends to both thinking and bodily experience. She works with adults around anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family challenges, parenting, ADHD, and identity exploration. Sessions combine emotional processing with attention to nervous system responses to understand patterns that show up in relationships and daily life.
Her practice draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based approaches, Client-Centered work, and Existential therapy. Outside of sessions she incorporates behavior-focused tools such as worksheets and reflection prompts so that therapeutic insights are tested and practiced in everyday routines. Homework is not enforced as perfectionistic work; it is offered as a pathway to try new ways of responding between meetings.
Shannon brings clinical training and lived perspective to her work as a queer, neurodivergent cis-woman living with chronic fatigue and pain. She states an anti-oppressive stance and aims to create a space that feels grounded and affirming while helping people name patterns, build practical skills, and align actions with personal values. Pronouns: she/her.
Her practice draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based approaches, Client-Centered work, and Existential therapy. Outside of sessions she incorporates behavior-focused tools such as worksheets and reflection prompts so that therapeutic insights are tested and practiced in everyday routines. Homework is not enforced as perfectionistic work; it is offered as a pathway to try new ways of responding between meetings.
Shannon brings clinical training and lived perspective to her work as a queer, neurodivergent cis-woman living with chronic fatigue and pain. She states an anti-oppressive stance and aims to create a space that feels grounded and affirming while helping people name patterns, build practical skills, and align actions with personal values. Pronouns: she/her.
- Location:
- Illinois, United States
- Years Experience:
- 7
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Depression, ADHD, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Communication problems, Family of origin issues, Life purpose, Multicultural concerns, Self-love, Somatization, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Systemic Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: IL LMFT 166.001408
- NPI Number: 1396143681
- License: LMFT (Illinois)
Remote sessions and therapeutic methods
Shannon offers remote work that combines conversation with practical skill building. Her online approach is collaborative and active, centering what is felt in the body as well as what is thought. In session she uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help clients notice patterns, clarify values, and develop concrete coping strategies.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used to explore what matters most and to try gradual, values-aligned actions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying helpful and unhelpful thought patterns and testing alternatives through small behavioral experiments. Dialectical Behavior Therapy supplies specific skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be practiced between sessions.
Shannon frames online work as a collaboration where therapist and client choose tools that fit the person’s needs and rhythms. Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How long has Shannon been practicing?
This profile lists seven years of professional experience.
What are her professional credentials?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, credentialed as IL LMFT 166.001408.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English according to the profile.
Where is she located?
Shannon is based in Illinois.
What ways can I work with her remotely?
Communication options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Can she work with clients outside the country?
The profile indicates she is not accepting international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy with her?
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