- 25 years experience
- Values-based care
- Practical skills
About Shannon
Dr. Shannon Derby helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. She is a Florida licensed mental health counselor with 25 years of experience. She aims to make the first step feel manageable and supportive for those who are nervous about therapy.
Her approach is collaborative and respectful. She listens first, then tailors conversation and a plan to fit each person's needs. Sessions focus on practical steps you can try between meetings as well as ways to make sense of difficult feelings.
Dr. Derby has worked with people facing grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, career shifts, and compassion fatigue. She also supports concerns such as ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, body image, codependency, and issues that come from adoption or attachment disruptions.
Therapy may include straightforward behavior-focused strategies, thinking-focused tools, and attention to emotional connection and values. The goal is to help people find clearer choices and calmer responses in everyday life. She will work with each person to set realistic goals and track progress.
People who choose Dr. Derby can expect a steady, empathetic style that balances practical problem solving with emotional understanding. Her experience in Florida settings informs how she helps people adjust to change and rebuild confidence.
Her approach is collaborative and respectful. She listens first, then tailors conversation and a plan to fit each person's needs. Sessions focus on practical steps you can try between meetings as well as ways to make sense of difficult feelings.
Dr. Derby has worked with people facing grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, career shifts, and compassion fatigue. She also supports concerns such as ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, body image, codependency, and issues that come from adoption or attachment disruptions.
Therapy may include straightforward behavior-focused strategies, thinking-focused tools, and attention to emotional connection and values. The goal is to help people find clearer choices and calmer responses in everyday life. She will work with each person to set realistic goals and track progress.
People who choose Dr. Derby can expect a steady, empathetic style that balances practical problem solving with emotional understanding. Her experience in Florida settings informs how she helps people adjust to change and rebuild confidence.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyImago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
How her approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters to them and take small actions toward those values. ACT is useful for anxiety, stress, and motivation challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers practical tools to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. That process is collaborative and may include trying different techniques to see what helps most.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session options before booking. Many people find online work fits into busy schedules and helps keep continuity when life is unpredictable. Online sessions can make it easier to meet during a lunch break, avoid travel time, or check in briefly on a stressful day. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for your routine and goals.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dr. Derby address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, self-esteem, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, career change, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and related matters.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and respectful. She listens, then tailors conversation and concrete steps to each person's needs.
What kind of experience does she bring?
Dr. Derby has 25 years of professional work experience helping people with a wide range of emotional and life concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida licensed mental health counselor - LMHC - practicing from Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Dr. Derby?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.