About Shannon
Shannon Hartman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, life changes, and anger. She also supports people dealing with relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, addiction concerns, and questions about identity and purpose.
Shannon frames clients as the experts of their own stories and builds on existing strengths. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings. Conversations tend to be direct and grounded, aimed at reducing reactivity and improving day-to-day coping rather than offering quick fixes.
Her approach draws from several evidence-informed methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and shift behavior. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and commit to actions that matter to them. Attachment-based ideas are used to look at how early relationships influence current triggers and patterns.
Shannon helps clients break larger problems into manageable pieces. She offers straightforward tools for handling anger, setting boundaries, and repairing communication. Work can include short exercises, behavior experiments, and reflective discussion about patterns that keep problems repeating.
People who want clear direction and practical strategies often choose to work with her. She practices in California and conducts sessions in English. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details.
How therapeutic approaches are used for online work
Shannon commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to change how you feel. ACT helps people get clearer about their values and take committed steps even when difficult feelings are present.She also uses attachment-based ideas to notice how early relationship patterns shape current triggers. Those ideas help people understand why certain situations spark anger or withdrawal and how to try different responses. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work, and she will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that fit their goals and preferences.
Confirm current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific online options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a break or switching to audio when bandwidth is low. The focus is on practical ways to apply skills between meetings so therapy fits day-to-day routines.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger and related concerns does she address?
She works with anger that shows up as losing temper, building resentment, or feeling triggered by others. Related concerns include stress, anxiety, grief, sleep problems, and relationship issues.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses practical, skills-based conversations that combine CBT, ACT, and attachment ideas. Sessions focus on small experiments and concrete strategies to reduce reactivity and improve coping.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with adults on mood, trauma, addiction, and life transitions. That background informs her practical, skills-focused work.
What are her official credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and provides services based in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on the chosen subscription tier.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a first session.