Shannon Gollner, LCSW

Shannon Gollner is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. She brings 19 years of professional experience and a practical, down-to-earth style that aims to make therapy understandable and usable. Shannon respects each person's story and looks for strengths to build on during work together.

She focuses on real-life problems like attachment struggles, jealousy, codependency, commitment concerns, and issues that arise in blended families. She also supports people facing caregiver stress, obsessions or compulsions, and mood challenges. Sessions are aimed at small, doable changes rather than long lists of abstract goals.

In the room she listens first and asks questions to clarify what matters most. She helps clients set clear goals and practices exercises they can use between sessions. The approach is collaborative - clients and Shannon decide what to try and adjust as progress is seen.

Her background includes licensed practice in Kentucky and Alaska as an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker. That experience includes work across a range of emotional and relationship concerns. Shannon uses that perspective to tailor each plan to the person in front of her.

People who seek her help often want a straightforward path forward. Sessions cover coping skills, communication strategies, and ways to reduce repeating patterns. The aim is to leave each session with at least one practical step to try before the next meeting.

Approaches that guide online work and what they do

Shannon uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical skills and relational patterns. One approach helps people learn concrete coping techniques for anxiety, stress, and mood problems so they have tools to use during hard moments. Another approach focuses on attachment and relationship patterns, helping people notice how past experiences shape reactions and then practice different ways of relating in everyday life.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. Shannon will discuss options with each person, try approaches that match the client’s goals, and adjust plans based on what does or does not help. Work is paced to fit the client’s needs and comfort level rather than a fixed formula.

Discuss the practical arrangements before beginning therapy online. Confirm the current session options, fees, and appointment schedule, and raise any access needs or communication preferences. The aim is to understand the next steps and decide whether the proposed arrangements work for you.