Shannon Fahy, LCSW, LICSW

Licensed in North Carolina · 21 years in practice

Shannon Fahy helps people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to begin.

License and registration

LCSW, North Carolina: C013648 · expires January 2027
LICSW, Washington: LW61613757 · expires March 2026
NPI: 1801030168 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 21
Languages: English

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About Shannon

Shannon Fahy helps people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to begin. She offers calm, steady support for stress, anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Shannon is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - and brings 21 years of professional experience to sessions.

Shannon concentrates on creating a nonjudgmental space where clients can say what they feel. Conversations focus on what is most pressing for the client, like low self-esteem, life purpose, or a midlife shift.

Background and approach

She listens closely and helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck. Her approach draws from client-centered ideas that prioritize the person’s own goals. She also uses cognitive behavioral tools to spot unhelpful thoughts and try practical alternatives.

Mindfulness practices and some existential perspectives are woven in to address meaning, emptiness, and life transitions. Sessions typically move at the client’s pace. Shannon supports practical steps to manage symptoms and also works on deeper themes such as self-love and past wounds.

The focus is on helping people make changes that feel doable and relevant to everyday life. Shannon practices in North Carolina and communicates in English. She accepts international clients and aims to tailor sessions to each person’s needs and circumstances.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Shannon names

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Online support

Approaches and how they work online

Shannon blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral work to meet practical needs. Client-centered Therapy centers the person’s goals and experience, creating space to talk through feelings and make decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new, more useful ways of thinking and acting to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression.

She also draws on existential ideas to address questions of meaning and purpose, which can help when people feel empty or face a midlife change. These approaches are described and adapted together rather than used in isolation, and Shannon helps clients decide which mix seems most helpful for their goals.

Finding the right fit is collaborative. The therapist and client talk about what matters most, try different techniques, and adjust as needed. Clients are encouraged to give feedback so sessions stay relevant and focused on practical change.

Online sessions offer flexibility in how people connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging work well for quick check-ins or when typing feels more comfortable. This range makes it simpler to schedule therapy around work, caregiving, or travel and supports steady progress over time.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Shannon focus on?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem issues, along with life transitions and concerns like emptiness and midlife crisis.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Sessions are person-centered and collaborative, combining listening with practical interventions such as cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices.

How much experience does she have?

Shannon has 21 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care.

Which credentials and region are listed?

She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in North Carolina.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs.

How are sessions billed and what do they cost?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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