Shannon Gollner, LCSW

Shannon Gollner is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress and anxiety. She also supports those dealing with grief, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. Shannon speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions.r>
Shannon has 19 years of clinical experience and holds an LCSW. She believes each person knows their story best and brings their own strengths to therapy. Sessions are collaborative, with the therapist offering guidance while the client sets the pace and goals.r>
In sessions Shannon helps people identify manageable changes. She talks through ways to reduce daily stress, build confidence, and cope with difficult feelings. She also addresses relationship concerns like commitment issues, infidelity, and challenges in blended family situations.r>
Shannon works with people facing mood challenges, including obsessive thoughts and compulsions, disruptive mood dysregulation symptoms, and broader mood disorders. She also supports those handling caregiving stress, codependency, guilt, shame, loneliness, and multicultural concerns.r>
Her approach is practical and strength-based. Shannon encourages small, sustainable steps and checks progress along the way. People who prefer clear guidance and collaborative problem solving often find this style helpful.

Approaches that help with stress and strong emotions

Shannon uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change and emotional regulation. One common approach emphasizes learning concrete coping skills for anxiety and stress, such as breathing, grounding, and step-by-step plans to handle overwhelming moments. This helps people gain tools they can use when feeling anxious or reactive.

Another approach centers on exploring patterns in relationships and attachment. That work looks at how past connections influence current reactions and decision making, and it can help with issues like commitment concerns, codependency, or difficulties in blended family situations.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shannon collaborates with each person to see what methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time based on what helps and what doesn’t, so therapy evolves with the client’s progress.

If you’re considering online therapy, please confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote sessions helpful for staying consistent while juggling work, caregiving, or other commitments.