Shannon Di Virgilio
I work with adults navigating anxiety, ADHD and neurodivergence, chronic illness or pain, grief and loss, trauma, relationship concerns, self-esteem, stress, and life transitions. My approach to therapy is collaborative, individualized, and grounded in real conversation. I believe therapy should be a space where you can explore what you are experiencing without feeling judged or pressured to have everything figured out. In our work together, we may look at patterns in your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and behaviors, while also considering how past and present experiences have shaped the way you see yourself and the world around you. I also help clients identify their strengths, values, interests, and goals so that therapy is not only about what is difficult, but also about building confidence, understanding yourself more fully, and creating a life that feels meaningful to you.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, ADHD and neurodivergence, chronic illness or pain, relationship concerns, self-esteem, stress, and life transitions.
First session
Your first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and talk about what brought you to therapy, what has been going on in your life, and what you hope to get out of our work together. I know starting therapy can feel uncomfortable, especially if you are not sure where to begin. There is no pressure to have everything figured out or know exactly what to say. My goal is for you to leave feeling heard, comfortable, and hopeful about moving forward together.
Strengths
I bring a genuine, collaborative, and nonjudgmental approach to therapy. I am an active therapist who listens closely, asks questions, and helps clients make connections between their thoughts, emotions, experiences, and patterns. I also believe there is a time to gently challenge clients and encourage them to look at something from a different perspective. At the same time, I recognize when someone simply needs space to process and feel heard. I adapt my approach to the individual rather than expecting every client to respond to therapy in the same way.
Ideal clients
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward and wants a space where they can be open without judgment. They may be navigating anxiety, neurodivergence, chronic illness, or other life challenges that affect their daily life, relationships, or how they see themselves and their future. I enjoy working with clients who want to better understand their thoughts, emotions, and patterns while having both support and an active, collaborative approach to therapy. You do not need to have everything figured out before starting. We can work together to identify what matters to you and what you want your life to look like moving forward.
Origin story
Having experienced anxiety throughout my own life, I understand how difficult it can be to carry things internally without feeling like you have a space where you can truly open up. That experience helped shape my desire to become a therapist and provide others with the kind of space where they can feel comfortable being themselves, talk openly about what they are going through, and feel heard without judgment. I wanted to create the type of therapeutic relationship where people do not have to feel like they need to have the right words or have everything figured out before they can ask for support.
Ongoing work together
Our work together will build on what matters most to you. We will explore patterns in your thoughts, emotions, and experiences, identify what may be keeping you stuck, and find approaches that fit your individual needs. Progress may look different for everyone. It could mean understanding yourself better, feeling more confident in how you handle difficult situations, setting boundaries, making meaningful changes, or feeling less controlled by anxiety. We will regularly check in on what is working, what is not, and adjust our work together as your needs and goals change.
Treatment methods
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I believe therapy should be centered around you and what you need. I provide a nonjudgmental space where you can talk openly, feel heard, and explore what is important to you. We will work together to understand your experiences, recognize your strengths, and make sure our work reflects your individual needs and goals.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
We may work on changing your relationship with difficult thoughts and emotions rather than feeling like you have to get rid of them completely. We can also explore what is most important to you and use those values to guide meaningful choices and changes in your life, even when anxiety, uncertainty, or other difficult emotions show up.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
We may explore how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence one another and identify patterns that may be contributing to anxiety, self-doubt, avoidance, or feeling stuck. Together, we can work on looking at situations from different perspectives and finding more helpful ways to respond to difficult thoughts and situations.
Motivational Interviewing
Change can be difficult, especially when part of you wants things to be different while another part feels unsure or not ready. I will help you explore those mixed feelings without pressure or judgment. Together, we can identify what matters to you, strengthen your own reasons for making changes, and find steps that feel realistic and manageable.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- TennesseeLicense 7013