- Anger management skills
- CBT and DBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Shannon
Shannon Rick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with four years of clinical experience. She works with people coping with anger, addictions, mood changes, relationship strain, grief, and stressful life transitions. Shannon focuses on practical skills that reduce reactivity and improve communication.
She uses a client-centered, solution-focused stance that keeps sessions goal oriented. That means she asks what matters most, then builds steps you can try between meetings. Shannon brings Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing tools into sessions to help identify patterns and set realistic goals.
Shannon also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness techniques to teach calming skills and stronger emotion regulation. Sessions often include practicing a new response, noticing what led to the trigger, and planning a different choice for next time. She emphasizes building confidence and steady habits rather than quick fixes.
Her work covers a wide range of issues tied to anger and stress - substance use, family problems, communication breakdowns, caregiver strain, and burnout are common topics. She helps people develop clearer boundaries, better reactions, and improved day-to-day functioning.
Shannon asks clients to be active in the process. Together they map goals, track small wins, and adjust strategies when something isn’t working. The aim is to leave sessions with a simple, realistic plan for the week ahead.
How her approaches translate to online work
Shannon commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in her sessions. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and helps people test and change unhelpful thinking. Motivational Interviewing focuses on strengthening a person's own reasons for change and building small, doable steps toward goals. She also integrates elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative; she will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences and adjust plans over time. Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time. It also allows practicing new skills in everyday settings and reviewing what worked between sessions. Ask about session length and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire so appointments match your routine.Areas of expertise
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with anger, addictions, mood disorders, relationship strain, grief, and stress from life changes.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions are client-centered and solution-focused, with practical steps and goal setting to address problems between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience working as a clinician with the concerns listed above.
What credentials and region apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.