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 emphasizes practical steps and steady support so people can feel more able to face life’s challenges. Shannon writes in a straightforward way and focuses on the strengths each person already has.

With 19 years of experience, Shannon centers sessions on understanding what matters most to each person. She listens for patterns in thoughts and everyday habits and helps people try small changes that can make daily life easier. She encourages realistic goals and clear next steps people can try between meetings.

Shannon values collaboration. She treats the person in the room as the expert on their life while offering ideas and accountability. Her approach is solution-focused and grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the person’s needs.

She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for licensed clinical social worker, and is licensed in Kentucky. Shannon aims to create practical plans for coping, problem solving, and building confidence over time.

People who come to her often want help with relationship stresses, attachment concerns, caregiver strain, obsessive or compulsive behaviors, and navigating life transitions such as midlife challenges or complicated relationship arrangements. She also addresses multicultural concerns and the impact of shame, guilt, or isolation on daily functioning.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online help

Shannon uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thoughts and everyday habits. One common approach helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with more balanced alternatives. This can reduce anxiety, lift mood, and make daily decisions easier.

Another approach focuses on behavioral changes in day-to-day life. That work targets routines, small habits, and moment-to-moment choices so people can build momentum and feel more capable. It is useful for stress, low motivation, and mood shifts.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Shannon works together with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. Expect the therapist to check in regularly and adjust plans as progress or new challenges appear.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in this profile. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow for quicker check-ins during work breaks or between other obligations. Ask about session length and scheduling when you sign up so you can find appointments that fit your routine.