- Focus on sleep
- Practical small steps
- Collaborative planning
About Shana
Shana Funk is a licensed clinical social worker with over 10 years of practice in Indiana. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, parenting pressures, family conflict, sleeping problems, and depression. Her tone is direct and encouraging, and she aims to make the first step feel manageable for someone who is worried or unsure.
She believes small, steady changes lead to real progress. In sessions she listens for what is wearing someone down and then suggests simple, practical shifts to try between meetings. The work is collaborative - goals are set together and adjusted as life changes.
Shana uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood and sleep concerns, and to help people untangle caregiving stress, feelings of abandonment, control struggles, and loneliness. She helps clients clarify life purpose and cope with midlife challenges or difficulties tied to narcissistic relationships.
Sessions include time to talk through current problems and to build actionable plans for daily life. For sleep and rest issues she focuses on routines, behaviors, and thinking patterns that interfere with better nights. She also supports people working through social anxiety, phobias, and forgiveness issues.
Shana encourages honest conversation about what is working and what is not. She asks questions, offers practical suggestions, and checks in on how new habits are going. If you are ready to start, she guides you through the next steps and scheduling.
Approaches that support better sleep and calmer days
Shana uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. One common method focuses on identifying and shifting thinking patterns that keep anxiety and low mood active, which can in turn interfere with sleep. It helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and practice alternative ways of responding.Another approach addresses day-to-day routines and behaviors that affect rest. This involves reviewing habits around bedtime, daily activity, and stress management, then trying small, concrete adjustments to improve sleep and daytime functioning. These changes are practical and tested between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose and adapt techniques based on symptoms, goals, and what feels doable. Clients and the therapist check progress and shift plans when needed, so the work stays relevant to daily life.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time, and maintain continuity when schedules change. It also lets people try brief check-ins or standard-length sessions depending on what fits best.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, family conflict, and sleep difficulties. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, abandonment, control issues, loneliness, and mood disorders.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and collaborative with an emphasis on small, meaningful changes. Sessions focus on listening, problem solving, and building simple habits to test between meetings.
What experience does she bring?
She has more than 10 years of professional work experience helping people with stress, anxiety, family issues, sleep problems, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and is licensed in Indiana.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients. Confirm time zone and scheduling details when you sign up.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking to make sure they meet your needs.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform details for exact pricing options.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability to begin the intake process.