Shannon Hartman

Collaborative, strength-based clinical social work care

LCSW California

Experience: 15 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Shannon

Shannon Hartman is a licensed clinical social worker based in California with 15 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and significant life transitions.

Background and approach

She centers clients' own knowledge of their lives and draws on their strengths when working through challenges such as compassion fatigue, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep difficulties, anger, and questions about life purpose.

Using evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-based and client-centered approaches, she tailors care to the presenting concern and the person in front of her.

Her practice also addresses a wide range of related struggles from attachment and abandonment issues to caregiver stress, forgiveness, HIV/AIDS concerns, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and mood disorders. Shannon encourages the courage it takes to begin therapy and collaborates with clients to identify goals and practical steps toward change.

Approach-Focused Online Therapy with Practical Support

Shannon commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies for reducing symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and sleep disruption. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is also part of her approach, focusing on values-based action and learning to live with difficult feelings rather than trying to eliminate them, which can be useful for grief, compassion fatigue, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. She works with each person to explore which methods fit their goals and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so the work stays relevant and actionable for the client.

Online work is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for scheduling and communication style. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing daily responsibilities and help clients access therapy in ways that suit their rhythm and needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Shannon commonly address?

She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and intimacy matters, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and career concerns, along with related topics such as attachment and caregiver stress.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style emphasizes collaboration and respect for the client's expertise about their own life, combining client-centered listening with practical, evidence-informed techniques to support change.

How much professional experience does she bring?

Shannon has 15 years of professional work experience helping people navigate loss, mood concerns, life transitions, and stress-related challenges.

What credentials and location details are on file?

She holds a California LCSW with license number CA LCSW 24736 and practices from California.

Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are conducted in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available for online work?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Depression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersNarcissismSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English