Shannon Smith, LISW
Therapist in Ohio
Shannon Smith is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) who focuses on helping people cope with stress, anxiety, trauma, mood swings, and grief.
- Licensed inOhio
- LicenseI.2203580-SUPV
- NPI 1871133769
- Experience10+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Shannon
Shannon Smith is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) who focuses on helping people cope with stress, anxiety, trauma, mood swings, and grief. She offers straightforward support to people feeling overwhelmed and helps them build practical skills for daily life. Shannon writes and speaks plainly so parents and busy adults can understand next steps.
With ten years in behavioral health, she blends practical techniques with a person-centered attitude. She listens carefully and works with each person to choose approaches that fit their situation.
Background and approach
Shannon uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships affect current patterns. She also draws on cognitive behavioral strategies and acceptance-based work to address thinking patterns and values-driven goals. In sessions she focuses on teaching coping skills such as grounding and self-soothing.
Those tools aim to reduce flashbacks, ease racing thoughts, and help with sleep and appetite disruptions. She also addresses issues like body image, caregiver stress, codependency, and complicated grief. Shannon notes the role faith can play for some clients and is willing to include Christian values when clients request that.
She approaches treatment in a tailored way, adjusting methods based on how someone responds. Her goal is to help people notice strengths and move toward steady, manageable change. Shannon practices in Ohio and works with people by appointment.
She describes her work as collaborative and respectful, helping individuals find clearer footing through everyday tools and steady support.
Credentials
- LISW (Ohio)
- License I.2203580-SUPV · expires April 2028
- NPI
- 1871133769 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Shannon lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
Approaches Shannon names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How attachment and practical therapies work online
Attachment-based work looks at how early bonds shape current patterns of closeness and safety. It helps people recognize repeated relationship reactions and practice new ways of relating to others and themselves. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values rather than getting stuck in unhelpful thinking. It can help with anxiety, low mood, and life transitions by clarifying what matters and building committed steps. Client-centered therapy centers the person’s experience, offering empathic listening and gentle feedback so clients can explore what feels true for them and build on their strengths.Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Shannon will work with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts strategies over time based on what helps and what does not, so therapy can shift as progress is made.
Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for busy schedules. Video helps when visual cues matter, phone can fit a short check-in with lower bandwidth, and messaging or live chat can be useful for quick support between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work breaks, caregiving routines, or when travel is difficult, while keeping the focus on practical tools and steady progress.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Shannon address in therapy?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, eating and sleeping problems, self-esteem, career stress, ADHD, and many related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is person-centered and practical. She listens closely, validates feelings, and teaches coping skills like grounding and self-soothing.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience in the behavioral health field, combining civilian therapy roles with service as a social work officer in the Army National Guard.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
She holds the LISW credential and is listed as Ohio LISW, practicing in Ohio.
Which languages does she offer sessions in and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should someone take to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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