My name is Shannon LaTray, and I am a licensed clinical counseling professional in Montana, Utah, Maine, the District of Columbia, Oregon, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. I have experience working therapeutically with youth, teens, adults, and families regarding mental health and addiction issues. My approach to therapy is holistic and patient-centered, focusing on treating the whole person rather than just specific symptoms. I believe in addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual aspects of a person's life to promote overall well-being. I also prioritize the individual needs and preferences of each patient, tailoring the therapy experience to their unique circumstances and goals. This dynamic approach allows for a more personalized and effective therapeutic experience. Additionally, I am a certified Gracious Space Trainer.
My Approach...
In my work, I commonly use a combination of several theoretical approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, and humanistic therapy. I find that integrating elements from these different approaches allows me to address a wide range of client needs and preferences. CBT helps to identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors. Psychodynamic therapy explores unconscious processes and past experiences, and humanistic therapy emphasizes empathy, authenticity, and the client's subjective experience. By drawing from these different theoretical approaches, I strive to provide comprehensive and effective therapy tailored to each individual.
My Focus...
I typically work with a diverse range of clients, including individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, and self-esteem concerns. I have a strong background in helping clients navigate divorce and relationship challenges, career changes, and significant life adjustments individually and as couples. Overall, I am committed to supporting and guiding clients facing various challenges.
My Communication Style...
I strive to create a warm, empathetic, and nonjudgmental environment for my clients. I want my clients to feel safe, supported, and heard during our sessions. I aim to foster an atmosphere of trust and openness where clients feel comfortable expressing their thoughts and emotions. Working with me, clients often describe feeling understood, validated, and empowered to work through their challenges. I seek to provide a sense of calm and reassurance while also encouraging growth and self-discovery. In addition, I challenge clients to consider alternative perspectives and mindsets and to actively participate in finding solutions to their identified concerns. I believe in empowering clients to explore different ways of thinking and to take an active role in their own journey toward resolution and personal growth. By fostering a collaborative approach, I aim to help clients develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their situations while working towards positive outcomes.
My journey to Mental Healthcare...
My counseling journey has been incredibly rewarding and fulfilling. I have had the privilege of working with diverse clients, each with their own unique experiences and challenges. Reflecting on my 20-year journey in mental healthcare, including over 8.5 years as a licensed professional, I value the diverse experiences I have gained.
From implementing a mental health intake program in a men’s state prison to promoting a patient-centered care model at the Montana State Hospital, I have learned the significance of effective systems and teamwork. At a residential treatment facility for substance abuse, I developed a program that encouraged shared experiences and empowerment among participants and a team centered approach to support staff.
I have supported clients aged 2 to 82, focusing on building meaningful connections through individual sessions, couples counseling, and group therapy. I focus on building deep, meaningful connections that uplift and empower individuals as they navigate their paths toward healing and wellness. I am excited about the opportunities ahead to continue fostering growth and resilience in those I serve.
My goals for you...
When approaching goal setting with my clients, I believe in taking a collaborative and client-centered approach. I work with my clients to identify their individual needs, values, and aspirations. Together, we establish realistic, measurable, and meaningful goals that align with their personal growth and well-being. I encourage clients to participate actively in the goal-setting process, ensuring that their aspirations and desires are at the forefront. Additionally, I support clients in breaking down larger goals into manageable steps, providing them with the tools and guidance needed to track their progress and celebrate their achievements along the way.
My first session with you...
During the first session, clients can expect a welcoming and supportive atmosphere where they are encouraged to share their concerns, experiences, and goals. I aim to establish a strong rapport with clients, actively listen to their stories, and gain a thorough understanding of their unique perspectives and needs. Additionally, I provide an overview of the counseling process, discuss confidentiality and the client-counselor relationship, and answer any questions or concerns the client may have. Together, we begin the process of exploring their challenges, identifying goals, and laying the foundation for our work together. Overall, clients can expect a compassionate and collaborative approach as we embark on their journey towards growth and healing.
Additional areas of focus:Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Personality disorders, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Workplace issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Shannon LaTray. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
An absolutely amazing person and so helpful and changed my life.
Written on Dec 03, 2025 after therapy with Shannon for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
10/10!
Written on Nov 13, 2025 after therapy with Shannon for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and career difficulties
She is extremely insightful. She shoots me straight and asks me questions that allow me to critically think. Amazing therapist
Written on Oct 28, 2025 after therapy with Shannon for 1 month
Amazing listener and has the best advice and practical applications for bettering life.
Written on Oct 19, 2025 after therapy with Shannon for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Shannon has been nothing short of amazing. Extremely easy to talk to. Puts things into perspectives that I can understand. Contacts me in between sessions to check in on me. I couldn’t have selected a better therapist. So grateful
Written on Oct 07, 2025 after therapy with Shannon for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
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Written on May 20, 2025 after therapy with Shannon for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Right off the bat I can tell that Shannon is extremely knowledgeable, caring, and creative when it comes to problem solving. She’s a great listener, is constantly engaged, and knows which questions to ask and when to ask them. I’m excited to continue to work with her!
Written on Apr 13, 2025 after therapy with Shannon for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
very nice and knowledgeable
Written on Apr 02, 2025 after therapy with Shannon for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, and sleeping disorders
Shannon is so kind, knowledgeable, and supportive! We have done amazing work together!
Written on Feb 20, 2025 after therapy with Shannon for 2 years and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I look forward to my sessions with Shannon. She has been nothing but supportive and helpful throughout the last nine months or so that I have been working with her. I highly recommend her!
Written on Feb 17, 2025 after therapy with Shannon for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and coaching
Good
Written on Dec 31, 2024 after therapy with Shannon for 2 years and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Shannon has made my first therapy experience a great one. I loved working with her and was very lucky to be matched with her first time around. I highly recommend Shannon.
Written on Oct 29, 2024 after therapy with Shannon for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Shannon has been amazing in all areas. I could not have been luckier to be matched with her.
Written on Sep 25, 2024 after therapy with Shannon for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
I love Shannon!!!!
Written on Sep 17, 2024 after therapy with Shannon for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
When I found Shannon. I feel like I got really lucky. Down to earth, puts things simply and surprises me often with her insight. I'm grateful to have her to help me
Written on Sep 11, 2024 after therapy with Shannon for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Shannon is amazing. Could I get insurance covered therapy for a fraction of the cost of BetterHelp? Yes. But it’s worth EVERY PENNY to stay with Shannon. I recommend to everyone.
Written on Jun 30, 2024 after therapy with Shannon for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
She is an amazing listener.
Written on May 28, 2024 after therapy with Shannon for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Shannon has help me with my self-esteem.
Written on Apr 01, 2024 after therapy with Shannon for 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
shannon is an amazing therapist was very helpful would recommend you reach out to her
Written on Mar 23, 2024 after therapy with Shannon for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Shannon is skilled, empathetic, motivating, and genuine.
Written on Feb 29, 2024 after therapy with Shannon for 2 months
Shannon has been very helpful and suggestive with idea to help me grow. I appreciate her time and dedication for working with someone as broken as I can be.
Written on Dec 04, 2023 after therapy with Shannon for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Shannon is fantastic! She makes our sessions feel very relaxed and it allows me to be really open and comfortable. In the few weeks I have been seeing Shannon I can already see a huge change, and look forward to continuing my healing journey.
Written on Oct 03, 2023 after therapy with Shannon for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
I haven't had much luck with therapy for the past few years until I found Betterhelp and Shannon LaTray. She is absolutely amazing! I felt instant rapport with her, I have felt better about myself since starting therapy.
Written on Jul 05, 2023 after therapy with Shannon for 1 month on issues concerning trauma and abuse
Shannon is amazing
Written on Jun 10, 2023 after therapy with Shannon for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and parenting issues
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Written on May 25, 2023 after therapy with Shannon for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
I highly recommend Shannon! When I was at my lowest she helped me all along the way. She guides and teaches with love and respect, but will also call you on the things that need work and effort. I felt safe and respected durring our sessions, and I was never rebuked or judged. She helped me overcome many trials: Bi polar depression, marital strife, poor self esteem, taking courage in home-schooling 3 kids, and improving my communication with manipulative family members. Please reach out to Shannon so she can help you find joy in your daily life.
Written on Apr 24, 2023 after therapy with Shannon for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
Shannon is an engaging therapist! She will inspire you to keep the self care going even outside of your weekly sessions by sending ‘tidbits’ - including literature and helpful multimedia tools. I would describe Shannon as positive, inquisitive and comforting.
Written on Apr 06, 2023 after therapy with Shannon for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Shannon is absolutely amazing and I wouldn’t be where I am today without her!!!
Written on Mar 13, 2023 after therapy with Shannon for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Shannon is great listener and I’m happy to have had her to point me in the right directions on how to deal with areas in my life & traumas & relationship advice. I highly recommend, she always responded quickly and gave good advice and daily reads and videos to help threw situations till our therapy meeting arrives. Thank you again.
Written on Mar 02, 2023 after therapy with Shannon for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Shannon is so sweet and understanding! She sends out weekly newsletter-type messages with inspirational media to check in and send a positive message which I really like. She is super understanding about cancelling/rescheduling sessions and always has a pleasant attitude!
Written on Feb 13, 2023 after therapy with Shannon for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Shannon was able to summarize my concerns/situation after one session in two succinct words.
Written on Jan 17, 2023 after therapy with Shannon for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and coaching
Available at “odd” times like 11pm which is extremely beneficial to someone like me who usually gets out of work around then
Written on Oct 16, 2022 after therapy with Shannon for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety
I came into better help very nervous about resorting to therapy. It's rather taboo where I come from. Shannon was phenomenal in making me feel comfortable and safe to be brutally honest about myself. She is very punctual about getting back to me during her stated times. The videos and encouragement she sends is well though out to the issue we are tackling that week(s). She tells me how it is, doesn't blow smoke, or tell me it's okay. She challenges you. 10/10
Written on Aug 21, 2022 after therapy with Shannon for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and career difficulties
I love Shannon!
Written on Jul 13, 2022 after therapy with Shannon for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, and self esteem
Shannon has been a great help and sounding board for getting my life into better order. I was seeking someone to help me work on assertiveness and coping through some major life changes. Shannon offered a plethora of resources and tools to help me. She was very communicative through the platform and had great availability for video sessions. I would highly recommend working with Shannon for a wide variety of small things and the bigger issues as well!
Written on Jun 29, 2022 after therapy with Shannon for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Shannon is very understanding and got to the root of my problem quickly. She goes the extra mile to provide me with information and tasks that help me change my thought process. I highly recommend her!
Written on Jun 17, 2022 after therapy with Shannon for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I’ve been working with Shannon for the past 2 or 3 months, and she has been great and very supportive. We are able to talk through various scenarios and events and she tries to give me the tools necessary to better handle myself in the future. Highly recommend as a therapist!
Written on May 25, 2022 after therapy with Shannon for 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Shannon is awesome! She has helped me through a really tough time in my life. I would recommend her to anyone. She helped me look at different situations from different perspectives and allow me to see things different. Awesome at what she does and I'm very thankful for her!
Written on May 25, 2022 after therapy with Shannon for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and self esteem
Shannon is so well equipped to help with a variety of different problems. I came to her with a lot anxious feelings but we were able to work through all of them together. The best part is that I feel like I have the tools to help myself going forward. Shannon also has a way of recommending just the right book. I’ve been so fortunate to be able to work with her over the last several months.
Written on May 03, 2022 after therapy with Shannon for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I’ve absolutely loved working with Shannon. She’s kind and really listens. I expressed to her upfront what I was looking for and she has done an amazing job of meeting my needs and supporting me. She’s given me great tips and recommendations that have already started to make a huge impact and I’ve only been working with her for a few weeks. Can’t say enough good things about my experience with Shannon so far.
Written on Mar 28, 2022 after therapy with Shannon for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
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