Shiann McCollough

Shiann McCollough is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who offers individual therapy focused on common life struggles. She provides a calm, respectful environment where people can talk about anxiety, depression, stress, and tough life transitions. Shiann aims to listen first and help clients feel understood before moving into goals and steps forward.

She uses practical, evidence-based techniques like solution-focused work and cognitive-behavioral strategies alongside a person-centered stance. Sessions often look at thought patterns, emotional responses, and habits that get in the way of everyday life. The work is collaborative - the client and therapist set priorities together and track small changes over time.

Shiann pays attention to cultural background and how it shapes experience. She helps people address issues such as attachment concerns, communication problems, and challenges related to identity, prejudice, or workplace stress. Isolation and loneliness are part of the concerns she addresses in session.

Clients can expect skill-building around emotion regulation, clearer communication, and practical steps for coping with life changes. She also supports work on forgiveness, guilt, and self-worth so people can move toward goals that matter to them.

Shiann has nine years of clinical experience and practices in the District of Columbia. Sessions are offered in English and are tailored to individual values and needs. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule appointments according to therapist availability.

Approaches to help you feel less alone and more capable

Shiann uses a mix of practical, evidence-based techniques framed in straightforward language. Solution-focused work centers on identifying small, concrete steps that lead toward the client’s goals and helps when people want quick, usable changes. Cognitive-behavioral approaches look at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood and functioning, and teach skills for managing anxiety, depression, and mood shifts. Person-centered work prioritizes the client’s perspective and values, creating space to process feelings and build confidence.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Shiann treats it as a team effort. She will work with the client to try methods, see what fits, and adjust based on progress and preferences. The plan evolves with the client's needs and goals rather than being fixed from the start.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats. Please confirm which formats are offered before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to maintain continuity during life transitions and to schedule appointments around work or school commitments.