Shannon Smith, LISW - Therapist in Ohio

Person-centered care
Sleep and rest focus
Practical coping skills

About Shannon

Shannon Smith, LISW, focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, sleep problems, or strong emotions. She writes in a calm, direct way and aims to help clients build steady coping skills they can use day to day. Shannon pays careful attention and listens closely so people feel heard while they work through hard moments.

She brings ten years of behavioral health experience to her practice and holds a Master of Science in Social Administration from Case Western Reserve University. Her background includes work as a civilian therapist and as a social work officer in the Army National Guard. That mix of roles shaped the practical, detail-oriented style she uses in sessions.

Shannon uses a person-centered stance that centers the client’s goals and values. She often pairs that with approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Attachment-Based techniques to help people manage anxiety, sleep difficulties, grief, or relationship strain. Sessions include skills practice like grounding and self-soothing exercises.

She also brings attention to spiritual values when clients say that matters to them, and adapts tools to each person’s situation. The aim is to strengthen coping, reduce overwhelm, and improve daily rest and functioning.

Her manner is warm and encouraging. Shannon helps people recognize strengths and build routines that support better sleep, clearer thinking, and steadier mood.

How therapeutic approaches fit into online work

Shannon commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and changing behavior patterns to improve mood and sleep. ACT helps people clarify values and practice small actions that move them toward a more meaningful life while learning to tolerate uncomfortable thoughts and feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shannon treats the choice of methods as collaborative and based on a person’s goals, needs, and what feels most useful in practice. She will review options and adjust techniques as progress is made.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow a quick check-in during a workday break. Some approaches lend themselves to brief skills practice, written exercises, or discussion-based sessions that fit weekdays or evenings. Talk with Shannon about which session length and cadence match your routine and priorities.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseAnger managementBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes Compassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injury

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Ohio

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Shannon help with?

Shannon works with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar symptoms, anger, grief, relationship and family issues, eating and sleeping problems, self-esteem, career stress, ADHD, and related focus areas.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She uses a person-centered style that emphasizes listening and gentle feedback. Shannon often blends practical skills work with approaches that match each person’s needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Shannon has ten years of experience in the behavioral health field, combining civilian therapy work with service as a social work officer in the Army National Guard.

What credentials and region apply to her practice?

She is a Licensed Independent Social Worker, LISW, practicing in Ohio.

Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered.

How does billing or cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Shannon?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.