My name is Shannon and I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas. I work virtually with adults (18+) navigating:

  • Trauma, including PTSD & Complex PTSD

  • Anxiety and depression

  • Eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image concerns

  • Perinatal mental health

  • Low self-esteem

  • Life transitions

  • Relationship concerns

Whether you’re beginning therapy for the first time or returning after previous experiences, reaching out for support takes courage. If life feels overwhelming, you don’t have to navigate it alone.

Welcome!

Shannon Hafterson, LPC in dark mauve dress with greenery background

For a long time, I believed healing was a destination. I thought that if I worked hard enough, found the right answers or healed the “right way,” I’d eventually arrive at place where difficult emotions no longer impacted me.

Over time, through both my own experiences and my work as a counselor, I came to understand something different. Healing isn’t about reaching a finish line. It’s about building a relationship with yourself that allows you to meet life’s inevitable challenges with greater compassion, resilience, and self-trust. New and familiar struggles will show up throughout your life, but each time they do, you have the opportunity to meet them differently.

My Approach

Open journal next to a stack of books with an affirmation card that reads: Today I am curious.

What working together looks like:

I see myself as a guide in your process, rather than someone with all the answers. My role is to help you slow down, become curious about your own experiences, and reconnect with your inner wisdom. Together, we’ll explore the internal patterns that have helped you survive while gently creating space for new ways of relating to yourself and the world around you.

Healing isn’t about never struggling again. It’s about returning to yourself more quickly and compassionately. My hope is that through this process, you’ll develop a deeper sense of self-trust and create meaningful change that lasts long after therapy ends.