Dr. Shannon Derby
Florida LMHC specializing in anxiety, trauma, and relationships
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About
Dr. Shannon Derby, LMHC, is a licensed Florida clinician with 25 years of professional experience. She has a broad practice focus that includes stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, self esteem, anger, and coping with life changes. Her scope also covers relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting, career questions, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
Dr. Derby works from a stance of respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to each individual’s needs. She lists additional focus areas such as attachment and abandonment issues, adoption and foster care, blended family dynamics, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, and substance use. Those seeking guided support for communication problems, control issues, or family of origin matters will find these topics reflected in her practice.
Her stated approach emphasizes collaborative planning and adaptable strategies to address motivation, confidence, and the practical steps involved in making life changes. Taking the first step to pursue a more fulfilling life is acknowledged as a courageous act, and Dr. Derby offers professional support throughout that process.
Dr. Derby works from a stance of respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to each individual’s needs. She lists additional focus areas such as attachment and abandonment issues, adoption and foster care, blended family dynamics, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, and substance use. Those seeking guided support for communication problems, control issues, or family of origin matters will find these topics reflected in her practice.
Her stated approach emphasizes collaborative planning and adaptable strategies to address motivation, confidence, and the practical steps involved in making life changes. Taking the first step to pursue a more fulfilling life is acknowledged as a courageous act, and Dr. Derby offers professional support throughout that process.
- Location:
- Florida, United States
- Years Experience:
- 25
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem, Depression, Coaching
Other areas of experience: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Somatization, Traumatic brain injury, Trichotillomania, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Systemic Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: FL LMHC MH17175
- NPI Number: 1962365940
- License: LMHC (Florida)
Remote sessions grounded in evidence-informed approaches
Dr. Derby combines several clinical methods to match each person’s goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is described as a way to identify and reshape unhelpful thoughts and patterns, often paired with practical exercises to change behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy adds emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills for managing strong feelings and reducing reactive responses. Emotionally-Focused Therapy attends to patterns in close relationships and helps explore emotions that organize how people connect with others.These approaches can be used flexibly: CBT and DBT offer structured, skills-oriented work while EFT supports exploration of emotional experience and relationship dynamics. Dr. Derby frames treatment as a collaborative process, adapting session focus and tools to fit the client’s priorities and pace.
Remote care is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Prospective participants can discuss which communication options align best with their needs and how the selected therapeutic approaches will be applied in virtual sessions.
How long has Dr. Derby been practicing?
She has 25 years of professional experience as a clinician.
What are her credentials and license details?
Dr. Derby is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, and holds license FL LMHC MH17175.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is licensed in the state of Florida.
What communication methods are available for working together?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Can international clients schedule with her?
No. 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.
How do I get started with Dr. Derby?
Begin by using the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to initiate the process.