Shannon Bunnitt
Licensed Professional Counselor
·LCPCAbout
As a woman in her mid-fifties, my ideal client is an adult woman dealing with the many challenges we face in today's society. Emphasis on adults and the issues relative to the aging process, relationships, health, fitness, nutrition and overall well being. Coping with moods, hormone changes and societal issues, as well as cycles of marital challenges and on going pressures of adults in the current world we live in. My ideal clients are those who have experienced the evolution of our changing world, relationships, physical and emotional challenges and may be experiencing difficulties with aging, changes and previous trauma. I offer an objective point of view while sharing insight as to how to manage the challenges women face throughout adulthood and the aging process. As a licensed clinical professional counselor I can share an expertise regarding mental health and as a certified life coach we can explore issues pertaining to life, health, fitness and define aging with grace. If you are an adult coping with our ever changing world, previous trauma, life"s struggles, the aging process, cycles of relationships, health issues and fitness challenges, reach out to me, have that cup of coffee ready and let's talk. **Specialties:** My specialty is working with adults, primarily women, who are balancing many roles while going through physical, emotional and societal cycles in our ever changing world. I focus on self awareness & care to optimize ability to regulate emotions and cope with everyday challenges. My clients learn to prioritize themselves and find balance within the first month identifying personal goals & skills. **Credentials & Experience:** I have over 30 years of experience in social services and mental health as a leader and a therapist. I reside in Texas but am licensed in Maine as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor since 2009. I am also a certified Life Coach focusing on life, health & fitness with aging women.
"My primary approach to sessions is based on Reality Therapy. We will explore what brought you to counseling and decide together the most appropriate methods to help you make progress. Reflecting on, but not getting consumed by, past experiences we will work towards being able to be in the present and preparing for a healthy future by establishing positive relationships and care for self."
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Specialties
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Therapeutic Approaches
Services & Pricing
Free Consultation
15 min · Online
Individual Therapy
50 min · Online
Couples Therapy
50 min · Online
Qualifications
Verified by Calm at Home
Licensed · LCPC
Shannon Bunnitt · Verified November 2025
Education and Years in Practice
Attended Walden University , MS Mental Health Clinical Counseling in , Graduated 2009
Additional Credentials
Membership from IAP
2021
Insurance & Policies
With accepted insurance sessions can be billed. Sessions can also be paid in cash and client can submit to insurance for reimbursement. I am credentialed with several insurance companies in Maine (including Aetna, Cigna, Oxford, Oscar, United, Anthem, Carelon, Point32 and Blue Cross/Blue Shield).
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Available for online sessions
Portland, WI, 04101 map
My primary approach to sessions is based on Reality Therapy. We will explore what brought you to counseling and decide together the most appropriate methods to help you make progress. Reflecting on, but not getting consumed by, past experiences we will work towards being able to be in the present and preparing for a healthy future by establishing positive relationships and care for self.
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