Shannon Smith

Compassionate, evidence-informed care for life’s challenges

LISW Ohio

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Shannon

Shannon Smith is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with ten years of experience supporting adults through difficult transitions and intense emotions.

Background and approach

She draws on a person-centered stance that values close listening and compassionate feedback, aiming to help clients build coping skills for stress, anxiety, depression, trauma-related concerns, grief, and other challenges. Shannon emphasizes individualized care that aligns with each person’s background and goals.

Her clinical practice blends evidence-based methods with attention to personal values, creating treatment plans that feel relevant and practical. Shannon commonly uses techniques that promote emotional regulation, grounding, and healthier patterns of thinking and behavior, and she encourages clients to notice and strengthen their existing resources.

Trained in social work with a focus on adult mental health, she brings both clinical experience and attention to detail to each session. Shannon works with a broad range of issues including relationship and family concerns, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, bipolar and mood disorders, compassion fatigue, and caregiving stress.

She welcomes clients who are seeking collaborative, respectful care and offers a steady presence while people work toward clearer goals and sustainable coping strategies.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Shannon frequently draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test new behaviors; this approach can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating concerns, and many everyday stressors. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support people in clarifying values and building willingness to experience difficult emotions while taking meaningful action. Both approaches emphasize practical skills and measurable steps that adapt well to remote work.

The choice of approach is collaborative. Shannon discusses options with each person, considering symptoms, life circumstances, and what feels most useful in session; she tailors techniques and combines methods as needed so the work fits individual goals and preferences.

Online therapy with this practice is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats let clients maintain continuity of care around work, family, or travel, and make it possible to practice skills between meetings with guided exercises and check-ins. Licensed professionals provide the therapeutic framework while adapting tools and pacing to what works best for each client.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Shannon commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family issues, eating and sleeping problems, bipolar and ADHD among other concerns listed in her profile.

What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?

Sessions are rooted in a person-centered stance with emphasis on validation, practical coping skills, and tailored interventions drawn from approaches like CBT, ACT, DBT, and attachment-informed work.

How much clinical experience does she bring?

She offers ten years of experience in behavioral health and social work, applying that background to support adults through a range of emotional and life challenges.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with license details OH LISW I.2203580-SUPV and practices from Ohio.

Can someone outside the United States work with her?

Yes, she accepts international clients and offers services to people residing outside the U.S., with sessions conducted in English.

In what formats are sessions available?

Clients can connect via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to availability and preference.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseAnger managementBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobias Post-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injury

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English