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- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Attachment issues
About Shannon
LCSW licensed in Kentucky and Alaska with 19 years of experience, Shannon Gollner helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, and depression.
Shannon uses straightforward, evidence-informed techniques and works from the view that people know their own stories. She asks practical questions about what is causing strain and what small steps a person can try between sessions. Sessions focus on skills for coping, building motivation, and restoring day-to-day functioning.
Her approach treats symptoms and real-life problems together. That can mean talking through painful losses, learning ways to interrupt anger cycles, addressing obsessive thoughts, or practicing ways to rebuild confidence. She also pays attention to relationship patterns such as attachment issues, commitment concerns, jealousy, and stress related to blended family dynamics.
Shannon has supported people facing caregiver stress, multicultural concerns, and mood disorders. She has experience with obsessive-compulsive symptoms, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), and difficulties linked to infidelity or non-monogamous relationships. Her work often includes practical coping strategies and guided problem-solving.
Shannon expects collaboration. She listens for strengths and helps people test new behaviors in daily life. The focus is on clear goals, measurable steps, and adjusting plans as needed. This makes sessions concrete and action-oriented for people who want direct help with distress and relationship patterns.
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How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Shannon uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and measurable changes. One common approach involves behavioral strategies to change unhelpful patterns, such as practicing new responses to anxiety or breaking routines that reinforce low mood. This helps with symptoms like persistent worry, low motivation, and mood swings.Another frequently used approach centers on processing loss and intense feelings through structured conversations and coping exercises. This helps people work through grief, shame, and complicated emotions tied to relationship problems or life transitions.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Shannon will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their situation, and adjust plans based on what helps. The process is iterative and practical rather than one-size-fits-all.
Confirm the session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or daily routines. They also let people use brief check-ins when time is limited, avoid travel time, and choose interactions that match their energy levels, such as audio-only conversations when video feels like too much. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to remote sessions so progress continues between meetings.
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Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Alaska, Kentucky
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem, and depression, plus related areas like OCD symptoms, infidelity, and multicultural concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-informed techniques and practical problem-solving. Sessions emphasize skills, small experiments, and clear goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 19 years of professional experience working with mental health concerns and related life stresses.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Alaska and Kentucky, and practices from Kentucky.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are used for sessions?
The biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
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