Dr. Shannon Derby, LMHC

Dr. Shannon Derby offers help for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, and major life changes. She aims to improve self-esteem, manage anger, and support those navigating grief, relationship or intimacy concerns, and parenting strain. Dr. Derby brings 25 years of clinical experience to her work and is licensed as an LMHC in Florida.

Her approach is practical and person-focused. Sessions center on a clear plan based on each person's goals. She uses conversation, skill building, and short exercises to manage symptoms and build new habits. The pace and tone match what each person needs in the moment.

Dr. Derby draws on several therapeutic methods, including cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance-based strategies to help with unhelpful thoughts and avoidance. She also uses attachment-informed ideas to look at relationship patterns, and dialectical behavior ideas to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills.

She describes therapy as a collaborative process. People are invited to set goals and track progress so changes feel meaningful. The work can include coaching-style guidance for motivation, as well as deeper processing when trauma, grief, or long-standing patterns are present.

Sessions are offered in English and provided by a Florida LMHC. The first step is a short match questionnaire and scheduling that fits the person's needs and timing. Dr. Derby emphasizes respectful, sensitive care throughout the process.

Therapeutic methods and online care that fit your life

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps toward what matters most. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and when life changes make it hard to stay motivated. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with addictive behaviors. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early and current relationship patterns shape reactions and connection, and it can help with intimacy, communication, and trust issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose and adapt methods based on goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. That process can include trying a skill-based strategy first or shifting to deeper processing if needed.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what is offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, avoid travel time, and keep progress steady between appointments. Some formats also allow shorter check-ins or sessions that do not require video, which can help when bandwidth or background noise is a concern. Discuss practical needs and scheduling during the matching process to find a plan that works.