Dr. Shannon Holliker, LCSW - Therapist in Florida

About Shannon

Dr. Shannon Holliker uses practical, relationship-focused approaches to support families and parents facing stress and change. She blends attachment work with cognitive and client-centered techniques so parents can feel understood and learn clear, doable skills.

Dr. Holliker aims for honest conversation and steady progress rather than quick fixes. She keeps sessions direct and compassionate.

Parents are invited to talk about concerns without judgement. The therapist highlights small wins and practical steps that can reduce everyday overwhelm.

Background and approach

Dr. Holliker holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Public Affairs with a social work focus and a Master of Social Work. She also earned a second masters in Child Development and Education to strengthen work with very young children and families.

Her professional credential is LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. With 12 years of clinical experience, she has helped families dealing with parenting stress, trauma, medical challenges, fertility concerns, and developmental or behavioral issues in young children. She provides interventions for young children ages 0-5 together with their families when relevant.

Her style combines Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing. Sessions focus on goals the family can track and steps parents can use between meetings. Dr.

Holliker works in Florida and offers sessions in English.

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape trust and emotional connection. Online work using attachment ideas helps parents notice interaction patterns and practice new ways of responding to a child's needs, which can ease family tension and build security.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. In remote sessions CBT is used to create simple experiments and homework that parents can try between meetings to reduce anxiety and change stressful routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to match techniques to each family's goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying options, checking what helps, and adjusting plans together rather than assuming a single method fits everyone.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let families keep face-to-face connection without travel, phone sessions are useful when screens are inconvenient, and live chat or text-based messaging can support brief check-ins or coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy family lives and to continue work even when schedules or locations change.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does she often address?

She works with parenting challenges, family stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction concerns, ADHD, and related issues such as adoption, attachment, and developmental concerns in young children.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is direct and supportive, combining attachment work, cognitive behavioral strategies, client-centered listening, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to build practical skills and insight.

What is her professional background?

She holds a PhD in Public Affairs with a social work focus, a Master of Social Work, and a Master in Child Development and Education, plus 12 years of experience in clinical practice and related work.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

She practices in Florida and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with license FL LCSW SW12708.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients schedule with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats does she use?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How do I begin working with her?

To get started select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Parenting issues
Self esteem

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 12 years
Licensed: Florida
Languages: English

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