- Emotion-focused work
- Grounding and coping skills
- Christian values integrated
About Shannon
Shannon Smith is an LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker based in Ohio with 10 years of experience in behavioral health. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship and family concerns, grief, eating and sleeping problems, and struggles with self-esteem and life changes.
Shannon uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy among other approaches to help people understand and name hard emotions. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, client-centered methods, and CBT when those fit a person's needs. Her background includes a Master of Science in Social Administration from Case Western Reserve University and work as a social work officer in the Army National Guard.
In sessions she listens closely and offers practical skills like grounding to reduce overwhelming thoughts and calm the body. She integrates Christian values with evidence-based practices when clients want that included. Shannon emphasizes learning coping skills that make daily life more manageable and reduce reactivity.
She works collaboratively to identify strengths and next steps rather than delivering one fixed plan. People can expect supportive feedback, skills practice, and attention to practical changes they can try between meetings. Shannon also helps with issues tied to attachment, abandonment, caregiver stress, first responder concerns, dissociation, and impulse control.
International clients may be accepted and sessions are conducted in English. To begin, visitors are asked to use the online matching and scheduling process to set up an initial appointment.
How Shannon blends EFT and evidence-based approaches online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people name and respond to strong emotions that get stuck in relationship patterns or personal reactions. EFT focuses on recognizing emotion cycles and creating new ways to express and respond to feelings. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) works on clarifying values and taking committed action, useful for anxiety, depression, and getting unstuck from avoidance. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connection patterns affect current relationships and behavior, and it supports developing more secure ways of relating.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shannon collaborates with each person to decide whether EFT, ACT, attachment-based work, or other methods will best address their goals. She mixes practical skills and emotion-focused work based on what the client prefers and needs.
Session logistics should be confirmed when booking, as current formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time from the day. Many people find remote sessions convenient for juggling work, caregiving, or irregular schedules. If you want to know the exact session options, confirm them during the matching and scheduling steps before your first appointment.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship and family concerns, grief, eating and sleeping issues, self-esteem, ADHD, and related problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, client-centered methods, and CBT to suit different needs.
How much experience does she have?
Shannon has ten years of experience in the behavioral health field, including clinical work and service as a social work officer in the Army National Guard.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker licensed in Ohio and holds a Master of Science in Social Administration.
Which languages and regions does she support?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Current session formats are not listed here; please confirm available formats when booking through the online process.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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