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Shannon Gavin, LCSW, CSW

Empathetic, practical support for stress and low mood

Credential held
LCSW, CSW
Practises from
Colorado
Years in practice
4
Languages
English
Sessions
Online

About Shannon

Shannon Gavin is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. She works with individuals to build confidence and find practical ways to feel better in daily life. Her style is warm and nonjudgmental, aimed at making it easier to talk about hard things.

Shannon offers straightforward support and clear steps rather than jargon. She listens first, then helps set small goals that fit each person’s life.

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Background and approach

Sessions focus on what feels most urgent and what will make a real difference this week or month. With four years of experience working in Colorado, Shannon brings a steady, relatable approach. She explains things simply and helps people try out small changes between sessions.

Progress is tracked in concrete ways so people can see what’s shifting. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to each person’s pace. The work can include learning new coping skills, shifting unhelpful thinking, and practicing habits that boost mood and confidence.

Shannon emphasizes collaboration and practical tools over long explanations. Shannon aims to make therapy fit into busy lives. She offers multiple online formats to match different needs and schedules.

If someone wants a calm, direct approach that focuses on realistic steps, she helps map out a plan and supports follow-through.

How evidence-based techniques work online

Shannon uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that translate well to online work. One common approach focuses on teaching practical coping skills to manage anxiety and stress, such as breathing, grounding, and activity planning to reduce overwhelm. These skills are practiced together and adapted to everyday routines.

Another approach helps people shift unhelpful thinking and build self-esteem through short, structured exercises. This involves identifying negative thoughts, testing them with small experiments, and practicing alternative self-talk and behaviors that build confidence over time.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to goals and worries, try methods that feel doable, and adjust strategies based on what helps. Clients and the therapist check in often to decide what’s working and what to try next.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for busy lives. Video calls let people work face-to-face from different locations. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick check-ins, shorter coping plans, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit care into work, school, or family routines while focusing on real, achievable change.
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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Shannon commonly help with?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. Sessions focus on practical skills to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is warm and nonjudgmental and emphasizes listening first. She helps set small, achievable goals and uses clear, everyday language.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Shannon has four years of professional practice in Colorado. That experience informs a steady, pragmatic way of working with common mood and stress concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker listed as LCSW and also holds CSW status in Colorado. Her practice is based in Colorado.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Shannon provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Experience
4 years
Licensed
Colorado
Languages
English