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Online therapist

Shannan Katz

Compassionate, practical help for life changes

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Credentials
LMHC, LPCC
Experience
11 years
Licensed in
Ohio, Massachusetts, California
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Shannan

Shannan Katz greets people who are facing change, stress, or loneliness with steady listening and practical support. She invites clients to speak freely about what is on their mind and heart and helps them take steps toward the goals they set together.

Shannan is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - she uses these licenses to guide collaborative care that fits each person's needs. Her style blends warm, client-centered listening with clear, direct feedback when that helps.

Background and approach

She has worked with a wide range of concerns, including relationship struggles, life transitions, anxiety, depression, and issues around sexuality. She also has a post-graduate certificate in sex therapy and welcomes discussions about sexual identity and expression. Sessions often begin with a video meeting and then continue by phone when that suits the client.

Shannan emphasizes honesty, practical steps, and emotional safety in conversations, aiming to make change feel manageable. She is not a crisis counselor and does not work with self-harm or suicidal behavior. Shannan brings 11 years of clinical experience and uses a mix of approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to match a person's needs.

Her practice is based in Ohio and she works in English. People who want a kind, straightforward therapist who balances empathy with structure may find her approach helpful. She supports clients who want clearer communication, improved coping, and concrete progress toward personal goals.

How therapeutic methods translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to the person as they are. The therapist provides empathy and acceptance to help people feel heard and to clarify goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches specific skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships, including strategies for distress tolerance and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to choose or combine methods that fit a person's goals, preferences, and life situation. Clients can expect an initial conversation about what feels most helpful and adjustments over time as needs change.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is often used for the first session so the therapist and client can connect face to face, and follow-ups can move to phone or messaging when that better suits schedules. These options make it easier to keep consistent work on goals while fitting therapy into a busy life.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with many issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, addictions, parenting, and life transitions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is heart-centered and client-focused, combining empathic listening with structured, practical feedback when needed.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 11 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of mental health and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LMHC and LPCC licenses with details MA LMHC 13127 and OH LPCC E.1700443, and her practice is located in Ohio.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging according to client preference.
How do fees and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.

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Experience
11 years
Licensed
Ohio, Massachusetts, California
Languages
English

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