About Me

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Shannon Braxton (she/her), MS, LPCC-S, CCTP-II, CYT-200

With over a decade of experience as an Ohio Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I feel it is a privilege to walk alongside others and help guide their healing.

My Approach: Beyond Traditional Talk Therapy

I use a combination of approaches tailored to your needs, including:

  • EMDR therapy to help your brain process and release stuck experiences
  • Somatic (body-based) therapy to work with how trauma lives in the nervous system
  • Trauma-informed, relational therapy focused on safety and trust

This approach is especially helpful if:

  • You’ve tried therapy before but still feel stuck
  • You understand your patterns logically but can’t change them
  • Your symptoms feel physical or automatic

Who I Work Best With

I specialize in working with high-achieving, self-aware adults who:

  • Appear “fine” on the outside but feel overwhelmed internally
  • Struggle with anxiety, perfectionism, or people-pleasing
  • Grew up in emotionally complex or invalidating environments
  • Want deeper, more lasting change (not just coping strategies)

What Healing Can Look Like

Over time, clients often notice:

  • Less anxiety and reactivity
  • More emotional clarity and stability
  • Healthier, more secure relationships
  • The ability to set boundaries without guilt
  • Feeling more present and connected in their lives

Getting Started

If you’re wondering whether this kind of therapy is right for you, that’s a good place to start.

You don’t need a perfect explanation for what you’re experiencing.

You just need to know that something doesn’t feel right—and that you’re ready for it to change.

Put yourself first. Start today.

Are you ready to take the first step?

My Values

Confidentiality

I want you to feel comfortable and at ease when we talk. I use HIPAA-secure technology for telehealth sessions so your information will always be protected at the highest level possible.

Anti-Racism

Anti-racism work is about intentionally acknowledging and confronting privileges, biases, and discriminating systems (including the mental health system) that work to disenfranchise and marginalize racial and ethnic groups. This work is never complete.

Acceptance

You are accepted here. You are not bad for decisions made out of fear, anxiety, or uncertainty. No matter what comes up in session, let’s go with that.

Patience

Our society tells us that if you can’t keep up, you’ll get left behind. Not here. I understand that life happens, and it often takes making some mistakes before getting the desired result. I will work with you to move at your own pace. 

Reach out to me today!

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