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- Stress and anxiety
- LGBT concerns
- Expressive methods
About Shannon
LISW in Iowa with three years of clinical therapy experience, Shannon Kaster focuses on stress, anxiety, LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, parenting, and self-esteem. She combines her social work background with creative methods to help people who feel stuck or overwhelmed. Shannon uses expressive tools, curiosity, and nervous-system-based practices as part of her work.
Shannon spent a decade in social work roles before offering direct therapy, which shaped how she approaches practical problems. Sessions often include hands-on or creative activities alongside talk-based work to help ideas land in real life. She draws on techniques that address how the body and brain respond to stress as well as ways to name and shift difficult thoughts.
In sessions Shannon focuses on small, actionable steps clients can try between meetings. She helps people notice what keeps them stuck, then practices alternative ways of responding. This approach aims to increase clarity and build confidence over time rather than promise quick fixes.
When parenting or relationship stress is a concern, Shannon helps the individual work through communication and boundary issues and cope with caregiver strain. For trauma and abuse she uses nervous-system-oriented methods alongside expressive work to reduce intense reactions and increase safety in daily routines.
Shannon works in English and practices in Iowa. She holds the credential LISW, which stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking.
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How Shannon uses evidence-based techniques in online work
Shannon names her methods as evidence-based therapeutic techniques and pairs them with expressive and nervous-system-oriented practices. Nervous-system-based work focuses on how the body reacts to stress and trauma; it uses simple exercises to calm overwhelming sensations and reduce panic reactions. Expressive methods bring creative activities into sessions so people can say or show what words alone do not capture, which can help when emotions feel hard to describe.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Shannon treats that as a collaborative process and will help clients try options, notice what helps, and adjust the plan as goals evolve. The emphasis is on practical steps that fit the person's life and needs rather than a fixed technique.
Session format options are not listed in the provided biography, so confirm current session types before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and reduce travel time. They also allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and some people prefer not being on camera for part of a meeting. Licensed professionals generally use a mix of discussion, guided exercises, and at-home practices that translate to everyday settings.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Iowa
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting, and self-esteem. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, communication problems, and post-traumatic stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses expressive tools, curiosity, and nervous-system-based practices. Sessions mix creative activities with conversation and practical coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience providing therapy and a total of ten years working in social work roles. That background informs her practical approach.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LISW, which stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker, and she practices in Iowa.
Which languages are offered during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific fees depend on the client’s location.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process connects you and sets the initial appointment.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.