Carolyn "Kari" Homan Shannon, LPC
Clear, practical therapy to help you move forward
Details
| Name | Carolyn "Kari" Homan Shannon |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Texas |
| Licensed in | Texas |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 18 |
About Carolyn
Carolyn "Kari" Homan Shannon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and depression. She keeps things direct and practical so parents and busy adults can get clear help quickly. Kari aims to make sessions feel focused and useful from the start.
She uses Narrative ideas alongside acceptance-based and cognitive approaches to help people reframe painful stories and find new ways to cope.
Background and approach
Sessions often combine listening with concrete skills for managing strong emotions and daily stresses. Many clients work on sleep, anger, relationship strain, career transitions, and the ongoing effects of trauma or chronic illness. With 18 years in mental health, Kari draws on several therapy styles to fit each person's needs.
She uses Client-Centered methods to build trust and DBT skills for emotion regulation when needed. That flexibility helps people move from feeling stuck to having clearer next steps. Kari also addresses concerns like compassion fatigue, abandonment, communication problems, and guilt or shame.
She pays attention to how life events and chronic conditions affect mood and functioning, and supports people in practical goal-setting. Her background includes work with first responder issues and those recovering from serious trauma. Sessions are offered in English and can be done remotely for people in Texas and beyond.
Getting started begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first appointment that fits the client's needs.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief among the things Carolyn works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Carolyn among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Carolyn among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Carolyn among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Carolyn among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Carolyn among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Carolyn among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Carolyn among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Carolyn among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Carolyn among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Carolyn among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Carolyn directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Carolyn directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and acceptance work online
Carolyn combines Narrative approaches with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered principles in online work. Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from painful stories so they can see options and make different choices. ACT focuses on values and small actions that bring life closer to what matters, which is useful for anxiety, stress, and grief. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration so clients feel heard while they build new skills.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will listen to your goals and try methods that match your needs, then adjust as progress is made. This is a collaborative effort where the therapist offers tools and the client decides what fits best.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for face-to-face conversation and practicing skills. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow brief updates, ongoing support between sessions, or a way to work without being on camera. These options offer flexibility to fit therapy into a busy life while using approaches that focus on stories, values, and coping skills.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Kari commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, sleep problems, anger, career challenges, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach blends Narrative perspective with acceptance and cognitive strategies, plus client-centered listening to tailor work to each person's needs.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 18 years of experience in the mental health field working with a wide range of concerns and life situations.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential and practices from Texas.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What formats are used for sessions?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
Contacting this therapist
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