Shannon Gutwein

Shannon Gutwein is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Wyoming with 14 years of experience. She helps people navigate strong emotions and life disruptions with steady support and practical steps. Many come for help with anger, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, or struggles after trauma.

She keeps sessions focused and down-to-earth. Shannon listens first, then helps people spot unhelpful patterns and try small changes that fit daily life. She uses straightforward tools to manage intense emotions and improve communication.

Her background blends several evidence-informed approaches. Shannon draws on client-centered work to follow each person's priorities. She pairs that with cognitive behavioral tools to address thinking and behavior patterns, and elements of mindfulness and dialectical behavior strategies to calm strong reactions.

Shannon also uses motivational interviewing to support people ready to make changes around substance use or other habits. Sessions often include skill practice, short experiments between meetings, and talking through relationship dynamics. The aim is practical progress rather than jargon or long lectures.

People looking for support with grief, caregiver stress, career strain, ADHD-related challenges, or compassion fatigue may find her style helpful. She welcomes conversations about specific concerns and explains options so people can choose what feels right for them.

How her approaches work for online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person in front of the therapist. It emphasizes listening, understanding a client's priorities, and shaping sessions around what matters most to them. This approach helps when someone needs a nonjudgmental space to sort feelings and make decisions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and actions affect mood. It involves practical exercises and short experiments to change unhelpful thinking and habits. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, anger, and stress-related problems.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers specific skills for handling intense emotions and improving relationships. It teaches grounding, distress-tolerance, and communication techniques that can reduce impulsive reactions and improve daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. Shannon will help clients try different tools and adjust the plan based on needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions are collaborative and paced to what each person can manage.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online therapy can make scheduling easier, help fit sessions into a busy week, and reduce travel time. It also allows work on skills between meetings and keeps continuity of care when life is busy or in transition.