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Dr. Shannon Holliker

Supportive cognitive behavioral therapy and family-focused care

LCSW Florida

Experience
12 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English
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About Shannon

Dr. Shannon Holliker centers her work in cognitive behavioral therapy while blending client-centered, attachment-based, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing techniques to tailor treatment to individual needs.

Background and approach

She brings 12 years of clinical experience and academic training to help people manage stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, trauma, and related concerns. Holding an LCSW and a PhD in Public Affairs with a social work focus, she combines research-informed methods with practical skills to identify goals and track progress.

Her background includes two master’s degrees in social work and child development and education, which informs her work with parents and young children as well as families navigating medical stress, fertility concerns, developmental or behavioral issues, and trauma response.

She emphasizes honest dialogue and a strengths-based stance, encouraging clients to explore difficult thoughts and celebrate small victories along the way. Dr.

Holliker approaches therapy collaboratively, meeting clients where they are and helping them discover which issues to address first. Treatment plans focus on measurable goals and practical strategies for coping with life changes, burnout, relationship and family dynamics, addictions, attention concerns, and other areas that affect daily functioning.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care



Dr. Holliker uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and build practical coping strategies for anxiety, stress, panic, and mood challenges. Attachment-based therapy is also part of her approach and focuses on understanding relational patterns and improving connection within families or primary relationships. These methods are presented in straightforward, skills-focused language so clients can apply tools between sessions and track progress over time.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with clients to assess needs, set measurable goals, and adjust methods as therapy progresses so that the plan fits the individual’s preferences and life circumstances rather than following a single path.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase accessibility and scheduling flexibility. These formats allow clients to engage in evidence-informed interventions and skill practice from locations that suit their routines while maintaining regular contact to support ongoing work toward goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, self-esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationships, family and trauma-related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style blends cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered and attachment-based approaches, using mindfulness and motivational interviewing as appropriate to build practical skills and insight.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 12 years of professional experience combining clinical practice, teaching, and research in mental health and social work.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida and holds the licence number FL LCSW SW12708.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is cost determined for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseCareer difficultiesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCommunication problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English