Shannan Katz , LMHC, LPCC

Shannan Katz brings 11 years of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, addiction, and the many transitions life can present. She approaches therapy with warmth and attentive listening, offering a sounding board for difficult thoughts and a partner in setting and reaching meaningful goals.

She holds LMHC and LPCC credentials - LMHC indicating licensure as a mental health counselor and LPCC standing for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - reflecting formal training and authorization to provide clinical counseling services. Shannan uses a heart centered style that prioritizes kindness and acceptance, while also providing structured feedback for clients who prefer more direct guidance.

Shannan has a post-graduate certificate in sex therapy and welcomes clients from the LGBTQIA community as well as anyone who wishes to explore questions about sexuality. Her practice includes work on communication and intimacy, blended family and parenting issues, body image and eating concerns, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and a broad range of mood and behavioral challenges.

She is not a crisis counselor and notes that her modality is not a good fit for individuals struggling with self-harm or active suicidal urges or behaviors. Initial appointments are typically conducted by video, with most follow-up sessions taking place by phone. Prospective clients are invited to ask questions about the therapeutic process and fit.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Shannan integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy to support clients in online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, empathetic relationship that helps clients explore their own values and solutions and is useful for improving self esteem, communication, and emotional insight.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with more constructive thoughts and behaviors; it is often effective for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for intense emotions and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shannan works collaboratively with each person to tailor techniques to their needs, goals, and preferences, combining compassionate listening with structured feedback when that better serves progress.

Online therapy with Shannan can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels with technology. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without needing to travel, helping clients maintain momentum between sessions and fit therapy into everyday life.