Shannan Katz, LMHC, LPCC

Shannan Katz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Ohio. She focuses on helping people through stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, and life transitions. She welcomes conversations about sexuality and works with clients from the LGBTQIA community. Shannan aims to provide a kind, nonjudgmental space where people can speak openly about what is on their mind.

Shannan listens closely and offers both reflective support and practical feedback. She helps clients identify thoughts and feelings that get in the way of progress and then crafts steps to move forward. Some people come to improve communication, others to work through grief, addiction, or parenting strain. She also supports those dealing with body image, attachment issues, and changes related to aging.

Her approach blends Client-Centered listening with tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. She also uses Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques when helpful. This mix lets her be heart-centered and supportive while offering concrete strategies for coping and problem solving.

Shannan usually begins with an initial video session and then holds most follow-up sessions by phone. She is not a crisis counselor and does not provide services for people actively struggling with self-harm or suicidal behavior. If a different pace or tone is preferred, she can offer more direct, structured feedback as needed.

With 11 years of clinical experience and a post-graduate certificate in sex therapy, she aims to help clients turn the changes they want into real steps they can follow.

Approach and online care that adapts to your needs

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and meeting people where they are, giving space to talk and helping clients feel understood. It helps when someone needs support to sort through feelings and decide next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships through real-world coping techniques.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying practical tools, checking how they feel, and adjusting the plan together over time.

Shannan usually begins with a video intake and then most follow-ups are by phone, so confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists can teach skills, coach through relationship or intimacy concerns, and support coping with life changes through remote sessions while working with clients to choose the approach that feels best.