Shannon Smith

Shannon Smith, LISW, focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by anger, stress, and strong emotions. She greets clients with a calm, attentive manner and offers practical tools for managing upsetting reactions. Her style is warm and person-centered, aiming to help people find steadier moments in daily life.

Shannon has ten years in behavioral health and holds a Master of Science and Social Administration from Case Western Reserve University. She balances civilian practice with service as a social work officer in the Army National Guard. Those roles have helped her learn careful listening and attention to detail.

Her approach blends practical skill-building with a respect for each person's background and values. She uses grounding exercises to reduce intense feelings and teaches coping habits that support a relaxed mind and body. Interventions are tailored to each person rather than one-size-fits-all.

Shannon integrates faith perspectives alongside evidence-based methods when clients want that included. She emphasizes strengths and resilience, helping people notice what already works and build from there. The aim is steady progress, not instant fixes.

Common concerns she addresses include anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar mood issues, depression, grief, and problems with eating or sleep. Shannon also supports people dealing with ADHD, caregiver stress, attachment and abandonment wounds, and strong impulsivity. Her work often centers on practical strategies for coping with life changes and managing difficult emotions.

Therapeutic approaches for online care and emotional regulation

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small actions that move someone toward a life they care about, which can help with anger and anxiety. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful cycles. It often includes exercises to reframe thoughts and test new behaviors. Attachment-Based Therapy centers on how early bonds affect present relationships and emotion regulation, helping people understand triggers related to abandonment or attachment wounds.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to the client's goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. Together they adjust the plan over time so techniques are useful in day-to-day life.

Confirm the current session options before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice grounding and coping skills in their normal routines, which can make new habits easier to keep.