- Person-centered
- Skill focused
- Values aware
About Shannon
Shannon Smith is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) based in Ohio with ten years in behavioral health. She uses a person-centered style and focuses on helping people manage overwhelming emotions and everyday stressors. Shannon combines practical coping skills with respectful listening to help clients feel heard and steady.
Shannon draws on a mix of approaches to tailor care for each person. She often teaches grounding and self-soothing skills to reduce intense thoughts and strong reactions. Her work weaves together Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive-behavioral tools, attachment-informed ideas, and dialectical skills when they suit a person's needs.
Her background includes a Master of Science in Social Administration focused on adult mental health from Case Western Reserve University and a decade of practice in behavioral health. Shannon also serves in a social work role with the Army National Guard, which informs her attention to detail and practical problem solving.
She integrates Christian values alongside evidence-based methods for clients who find that helpful. Sessions aim to strengthen coping, build self-awareness, and identify individual strengths that support recovery and growth.
Shannon works with many concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and sleep issues, ADHD, codependency, and caregiver stress. People who want straightforward skills, steady listening, and a collaborative plan often find her approach useful.
How Shannon’s Approaches Fit Online Care
Shannon commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and feedback so people feel heard and can lead the pace of change.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Shannon will work with each person to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps most. That collaborative process aims to match practical skills and values-oriented work to real-life challenges.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy into a busy day, keeping appointments during travel, or avoiding commute time. Online work can make it easier to practice grounding and other skills between meetings and to bring real-life situations into conversation. Licensed professionals can use these methods to support coping with anxiety, trauma reactions, mood concerns, and relationship patterns like codependency.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Shannon address?
Shannon supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and sleep issues, ADHD, codependency, caregiver strain, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centered approach that emphasizes careful listening and practical coping skills such as grounding and self-soothing. Treatment is collaborative and tailored to each person's needs.
What is her background and experience?
Shannon has ten years in the behavioral health field and earned a Master of Science in Social Administration focused on adult mental health from Case Western Reserve University.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She holds the LISW credential and practices in Ohio.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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