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Shannan Katz, LMHC, LPCC

Based in Ohio Online sessions

Therapist who listens and guides change

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Years in practice
11
Credentials
LMHC, LPCC
Licensed in
Ohio, Massachusetts, California
Languages
English
Focus
Stress, Anxiety
Focus
LGBT
Focus
Relationship issues
About

About Shannan

Shannan Katz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor practicing in Ohio. She offers a steady, nonjudgmental presence for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and parenting challenges. She invites clients to speak openly about what’s on their mind and helps them move toward clearer goals and better daily coping.

She starts by listening carefully and helping people notice patterns in thoughts and feelings.

Background and approach

Sessions combine warm, client-centered conversation with practical tools when those are helpful. Some people prefer a gentle, reflective style; others want direct, structured feedback and goal-focused steps. Katz tries to meet each person where they are.

Her work draws on a range of well-known approaches, including cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking, dialectical skills for managing strong emotions, and solution-focused methods to set small, achievable goals. Motivational interviewing also appears when someone needs help finding personal reasons to change. These methods are adapted to the problem at hand rather than applied mechanically.

Before therapy begins she typically holds an initial video session, then moves to phone sessions for many follow-ups. She does not offer crisis counseling or work with people actively engaging in self-harm or suicidal behavior. She also welcomes conversations about sexuality and supports clients from the LGBTQIA community.

With 11 years of experience and credentials listed as MA LMHC and OH LPCC, Katz combines practical coaching with compassionate listening. People who want steady support while they navigate life changes often find this blend useful.

Focus areas and approaches

What Shannan works with

Everything Shannan lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Shannan helps people with.

Approaches Shannan lists

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, understanding, and reflecting what matters to the client. In online sessions that may look like open conversation, compassionate feedback, and space to name feelings so change feels possible. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; it works well for anxiety, depression, and many everyday problems by giving clear tools and homework to practice between sessions.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide whether to emphasize reflective listening, skills training, motivational strategies, or a mix of methods, and they adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers several session formats to fit a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for an initial assessment and deeper conversations. Phone sessions are often used for follow-ups when a shorter check-in or less bandwidth is needed. Live chat and text messaging provide brief, on-the-go support and flexible ways to share updates between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while managing work, parenting, and other responsibilities.
Questions

Questions people ask about Shannan

What concerns does this therapist help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, grief, trauma and many life changes. Additional areas include eating and sleeping struggles, addictions, self-esteem, career concerns, and compassion fatigue.

What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?

She uses a heart-centered, client-centered approach that is warm and nonjudgmental. When helpful, she adds structured feedback and practical tools drawn from evidence-informed methods.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 11 years of experience working with a wide range of mental health concerns and life transitions.

What credentials and location are listed?

Credentials provided are MA LMHC and OH LPCC, and she practices in Ohio.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, with an initial session usually held by video.

How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How does someone begin working with this therapist?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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