Carolyn "Kari" Homan Shannon , LPC

Carolyn "Kari" Homan Shannon is an emotional release therapist with 18 years of experience working in the mental health field. She holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - and practices in Texas, bringing years of clinical training that includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy among other approaches.

Her work spans a wide range of concerns, from ADHD and OCD to depression and complex trauma. She has particular experience supporting hoarders, people coping with major trauma such as first responders and victims of abuse, and those struggling with persistent depressive symptoms. Her practice also addresses relationship and family challenges, grief, stress and anxiety, anger, sleep difficulties, career transitions, compassion fatigue, and many related issues.

A favored technique in her practice blends a client’s faith base - including personal beliefs and prayer when relevant - with targeted energy work. She reports that many clients have experienced notable resolution within one to three sessions, while acknowledging that some people require a longer course of care depending on the nature and duration of their concerns. After relieving the most immediate stuck points, she continues therapy from an educational framework, teaching strategies, skills, and coping tools to support lasting change.

Carolyn approaches each person with respect and curiosity, working collaboratively to help individuals move out of crisis and toward healthier, more engaged living.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Carolyn "Kari" Homan Shannon integrates several evidence-informed approaches to help clients address emotional pain, trauma, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns, and is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for strong emotions, impulsivity, and relationship difficulties. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding and reshaping emotional responses and attachment patterns, often benefiting people working through grief, relationship wounds, or deep-seated emotional pain.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Carolyn works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and tailors methods so therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single model. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved in choosing the path that feels most useful for them.

Online therapy with Carolyn is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexible options that can fit busy schedules and geographic distance. These formats make it possible to receive consistent support from licensed professionals without travel, and to continue care through different communication styles as needs change.