- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Mindfulness practices
About Shannon
Shannon Rick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with four years of experience. She works with people facing anxiety, stress, substance use concerns, mood changes, and family difficulties. Shannon focuses on helping clients develop communication, relationship, and self-esteem skills.
She uses a client-centered stance, which means she begins by listening to what matters most to the person in front of her. Sessions look at current problems and practical steps the client can try between meetings. Shannon often brings in cognitive behavioral strategies to spot unhelpful thinking and motivational interviewing to build momentum for change.
Her work addresses a wide range of concerns, including grief, trauma and abuse, parenting stresses, ADHD, and issues related to caregiving or blended families. She also supports people coping with anger, intimacy questions, and problems with substance use or co-occurring conditions.
In practice, Shannon aims to map out straightforward goals with each client. That can mean setting small skills-based tasks, practicing new ways to talk in relationships, or creating plans to reduce risky behaviors. She invites clients to evaluate what works and adjusts the plan as needed.
Shannon describes therapy as a stepwise process. Early sessions focus on clarification and practical tools. Over time she integrates mindful awareness and strengths-based techniques to help people manage stress and move toward clearer daily routines.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy starts by asking what matters most to the client and shaping sessions around those priorities. Online sessions can use that focus to set clear goals and check progress week to week.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. In remote sessions this often includes talking through specific situations, assigning brief practice tasks, and reviewing results together.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal interactions. These skills can be taught and rehearsed in conversation and applied to daily life between meetings.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. Shannon will work with each person to decide whether CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, mindfulness techniques, or a mix feels most useful based on goals and preferences.
Confirm the current session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, shorten the time needed for check-ins, or allow sessions without travel. These practical benefits help people keep consistent appointments and practice skills in real-world settings.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Shannon works with anxiety, stress, substance use, mood changes, family problems, grief, trauma, parenting issues, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She takes a client-centered approach focused on listening first and then building practical steps. Sessions often include skills practice and problem-solving.
How much experience does she have?
Shannon has four years of clinical experience as an LCSW working in New York.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions structured and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.