- Practical coping skills
- Warm non-judgmental care
- Focus on relationships
About Shannon
Shannon Gutwein is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 14 years of experience providing therapy in Wyoming. She helps people who are facing depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, addiction, and difficult life transitions. Shannon emphasizes a calm, non-judgmental presence and works to meet each person where they are in their journey.
Her sessions focus on practical skills and clearer understanding. She helps clients notice patterns that keep causing pain and try small, manageable changes. Shannon uses everyday language and concrete steps so people can apply what they learn between meetings.
She draws from approaches such as Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing. That mix supports work on mood, stress management, communication, boundary setting, and codependency-related patterns. Shannon tailors methods to each person’s needs rather than following a single path.
Shannon also helps when problems overlap, such as substance use combined with trauma or chronic stress. She pays attention to caregiver strain, burnout, and compassion fatigue alongside issues like ADHD or bipolar mood concerns. Sessions are aimed at increasing coping skills and reducing overwhelm.
People who appreciate straightforward feedback and collaborative problem solving tend to find her style helpful. She invites honest conversation about goals and pacing so therapy fits into real life and feels useful from week to week.
How these approaches are used in online therapy
Shannon uses Client-Centered Therapy to make room for each person's priorities. That means listening closely, reflecting what you say, and shaping the work around your goals. This approach can help people feel heard and clarify what matters most.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to work on thinking and behavior patterns. CBT breaks problems into concrete steps - noticing thoughts, testing them, and trying new behaviors - and it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills appear in her work when people need tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Shannon will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so sessions remain practical and relevant.
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online or in-person options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule. Talk with the therapist during the matching process about which format and pace will work best for your life.
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Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Wyoming
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can Shannon help with?
She works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and relationship problems. Additional focus areas include codependency, caregiver stress, and communication difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and non-judgmental with practical problem solving. She blends client-centered listening with skills-based approaches to help people change patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Shannon has 14 years of experience working as a therapist in Wyoming. That experience includes supporting people through mood concerns, trauma recovery, and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Wyoming and practices in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Check the booking flow to see which formats are offered.
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 Shannon?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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