- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Self esteem work
About Shannon
Shannon Gollner is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 19 years of professional experience. She practices in Kentucky and focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem, and depression. Shannon also notes additional focus areas including attachment issues, caregiver stress, codependency, and mood-related concerns.
Her approach treats the person as the expert on their own story. Sessions are practical and straightforward. Conversations focus on what feels most pressing and what can change in day-to-day life. Shannon helps people develop skills for managing strong feelings and for improving confidence and motivation.
In sessions she listens for patterns that cause repeated conflict or distress. She helps identify small steps that reduce overwhelm and build coping skills over time. Typical topics include handling grief, managing worry or panic in social situations, responding to anger, and addressing obsessive thoughts or compulsive behavior.
Shannon has worked across settings for nearly two decades, which gives her experience with a wide range of life stresses and relationship concerns. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide interventions and skill building. Conversations are collaborative, with clear goals and practical homework when that fits the client.
Clients who choose her can expect straightforward guidance, focused skill practice, and help planning next steps. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and formats to make sure they match personal needs.
Evidence-based approaches and online therapy
Shannon uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One common approach focuses on practical skills for managing anxiety and stress - learning breathing and grounding strategies, testing out small behavioral steps, and changing unhelpful thinking patterns. Another approach addresses mood and obsessive-compulsive symptoms by breaking problems into manageable parts and practicing new responses to urges and repetitive thoughts.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client will look at current needs, goals, and what feels most useful. They decide together which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can help fit therapy into a busy life by making it easier to join from different locations, reducing travel time, and allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also makes it simpler to keep momentum between sessions through agreed homework and skills practice.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Alaska, Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem, and depression, along with related issues like attachment, caregiver stress, and obsessive thoughts.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on clear goals and skill building to manage emotions and daily challenges.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 19 years of professional experience working across diverse settings and presenting concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in Kentucky and practices in Kentucky.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to schedule?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.