Shannon Amabile, LMFT

Shannon Amabile is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California. She has eight years of experience and often supports people dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, and major life changes. Her approach is grounded in practical steps to help people feel more capable and less overwhelmed. Shannon works with clients who face stresses related to relationships, parenting, addiction recovery, and creative careers. She leans on behavioral tools and solution-focused methods to create relief early in therapy. Sessions emphasize clear skills for communication, emotion regulation, and de-escalation when things get intense. Her style is curious and nonjudgmental. She aims to give people space to tell their story and to help them trust their own judgment. The work includes learning mindfulness skills, noticing unhelpful patterns, and experimenting with small changes that add up over time. Shannon draws on a mix of approaches, including cognitive behavioral techniques, narrative practices, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas. She also uses elements from dialectical behavior strategies and family-systems thinking when helpful. These methods are used to address symptoms and the wider patterns that keep problems stuck. Clients can expect a practical, collaborative process. Shannon encourages self-discovery and supports people in making concrete changes. Her background includes work in educational, residential, corporate, and production settings, plus office and virtual practice.