Shannon Gollner , LCSW

Shannon Gollner is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. She writes simply and directly with a focus on practical steps people can use right away. Shannon works from Kentucky and draws on nearly two decades of experience in behavioral health.

Shannon treats each person as the expert on their own life. She looks for strengths clients already have and builds on them. Sessions focus on realistic goals, small changes, and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Her approach is straightforward and supportive. She listens, asks clear questions, and offers strategies to manage intense feelings and day-to-day challenges. She helps people notice unhelpful patterns and try new ways of coping that fit their life.

Shannon has worked in the field for 19 years and holds the credential Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW. That background means she has long experience with mood and stress-related concerns and with complex issues like attachment struggles and caregiver stress.

People contact her for help with relationship worries such as infidelity, jealousy, or commitment doubts, and for conditions like obsessive thoughts and mood disorders. She also supports those facing blended family challenges, multicultural concerns, and the strain of caregiving. Sessions are offered in English and can be scheduled to fit individual needs.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Shannon uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach involves helping people identify unhelpful thought patterns and test new, more balanced ways of thinking and acting, which can reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Another approach revolves around emotion regulation and coping skills training to manage intense feelings like anger, grief, or overwhelming stress; this teaches concrete tools to use during hard moments.

Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to pick approaches that match their goals, preferences, and daily life. Together they review what is working and make adjustments as therapy progresses.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions let people work face-to-face from different locations. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or when a lower-bandwidth option is needed. Live chat and messaging offer short check-ins and continued support between longer sessions, adding flexibility for shifting schedules and responsibilities.