Dr. Shannon Derby, LMHC

Dr. Shannon Derby helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, and depression. She also supports work on anger, motivation, relationship concerns, and coping with major life changes. She is a Florida licensed mental health counselor with 25 years of professional experience, and she meets people where they are without judgment.

Her approach is flexible and person-focused. She listens first, then tailors conversations and plans to each person's needs. Sessions combine practical skills with emotional support. The aim is to build skills that carry into day-to-day life.

Dr. Derby draws on several therapy methods when helpful to the person in front of her. She uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts, and she applies acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and small steps forward. Attachment-based and client-centered ideas shape how she builds trust in the therapy relationship.

Her work includes addressing parenting strain, grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, and caregiving stress. She also helps with career questions, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and overlapping health or life issues. Practical problem solving often sits alongside deeper emotional work.

People who choose her are offered respectful, compassionate support aimed at realistic change. She encourages small, steady steps and adjusts plans as needs shift. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule based on the available times.

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Dr. Derby uses practical therapy methods that help people change thoughts, build new habits, and clarify what matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on noticing and shifting thoughts and behaviors that get in the way of daily functioning. Acceptance and commitment therapy helps people name core values and take small, workable steps toward those values even when feelings are difficult. Attachment-based ideas guide how she and a client build trust and repair patterns that affect relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Derby will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts the plan over time so it stays useful and realistic.

Specific online session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy into a busy schedule, reducing travel time, or keeping check-ins shorter when needed. Licensed professionals can use video, phone, or other formats depending on what the provider and client agree on, and Dr. Derby will discuss practical arrangements during the initial steps.