- Strengths based
- Goal focused
- Practical skills
About Shannon
Shannon Gollner is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. She works from a strengths-based view and respects each person's experience. Shannon encourages small steps that add up to real change.
Shannon holds a licensed clinical social worker credential, LCSW, and works in Kentucky. She brings 19 years of professional experience supporting people through hard times. She believes clients are the experts on their own stories and uses that perspective to guide sessions.
In sessions she listens closely and helps people identify practical ways to cope. Conversations focus on building motivation, boosting confidence, and finding routines that reduce stress. She talks through concrete skills rather than only discussing problems.
Shannon helps people process grief and manage anger using clear techniques they can practice between sessions. She also supports people working through attachment concerns, blended family stress, caregiver strain, codependency, and relationship issues like jealousy or infidelity.
Her approach is collaborative. Clients and Shannon set goals together and track small changes over time. She aims to make therapy feel manageable and geared toward everyday life.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online care
Shannon uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on real-life skills and coping. One approach emphasizes practical skill building to manage anxiety and stress through step-by-step exercises and short homework tasks. This helps people develop routines and habits that reduce daily overwhelm.A second approach concentrates on processing grief and difficult emotions with guided conversations and paced exercises. That work aims to help people make sense of loss and find ways to move forward while honoring their feelings.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client talk about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they try methods that fit the person's needs and adjust as progress is made.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce commuting time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed. It also lets people work with licensed professionals while staying where they are most comfortable, and therapists can tailor session length and focus to practical day-to-day needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
19+ years
Credentials
Alaska, Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does Shannon help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional focuses include codependency, attachment issues, caregiver stress, and relationship concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are collaborative and strengths-based. The focus is on practical steps, building confidence, and skills people can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Shannon has 19 years of professional experience working in behavioral health and related settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in Kentucky and practices in Kentucky.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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