I hold two Masters degrees, one in Medical Anthropology and another in Counseling. I have over 20 years of experience working in mental health and in the healthcare field as a therapist, coach, trainer, educator and in various leadership roles at healthcare facilities. I'm a Certified Master Practitioner and Trainer of Hypnosis, Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), and Time Line Therapy with thousands of hours of experience using NLP in therapy, coaching and training.
I see coaching as a process in which you, the client, and I, the coach, having come to understand and trust one another, work as a team to explore and define present problem situations, develop future goals for an improved life and work in a systematic fashion toward realizing those goals. As a coach I believe my professional approach to helping is ultimately to guide people to the powerful realization of the power of self-determination we each have within ourselves with which we can achieve an integrated and holistic state of wellness.
I believe that people have all the resources that they need to find happiness and contentment in their lives. Discovering the self-awareness and self-acceptance of these resources can take time to achieve. Some people require only a few coaching sessions to achieve a holistic state of wellness, others need months or years of coaching. You, as a person, are in complete control of our relationship and may terminate it at any time and I will support your decision.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, First Responder Issues, Military and Veterans Issues, Multicultural Concerns, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Hypnotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
LA LPC 3109
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Shannon Sumrall. 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.
Shannon has given me the strength to finally break out of my shell and live my life. I’m grateful for the tools, knowledge and wisdom that Shannon has shared.
Written on Feb 04, 2024 after therapy with Shannon for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Shannon is a great sounding board, good idea's, gives a lot of tools and advice that has been very welcome and helpful.
Written on Jan 12, 2024 after therapy with Shannon for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and anger management
Shannon helped me identify the key goals and objectives of my counselling. We reviewed several counselling options and since our first meeting I have seen significant improvement in my symptoms. Thanks for your help Shannon. Let’s keep it going.
Written on Nov 15, 2023 after therapy with Shannon for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Shannon is easy to talk to and has a friendly, understanding air. I appreciate that he takes a practical, head-on approach to problems but also can provide in-depth, deep-dive resources on the theory and thinking behind a therapeutic method. I wasn't sure about BetterHelp, but I lucked out by getting matched with Shannon.
Written on Oct 18, 2023 after therapy with Shannon for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Shannon is very responsive and sympathetic. He takes seriously all of my concerns and does not brush them off. He offers scientific evidence in his responses which I find useful. He is relatable and overall a great listener
Written on Sep 25, 2023 after therapy with Shannon for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
A excellent life coach!!
Written on Aug 22, 2023 after therapy with Shannon for 9 months on issues concerning coping with life changes, and coaching