Shannon Caraway , LCSW

Shannon Caraway draws on a long career in education to inform his work in mental health. After 18 years in education, he transitioned into behavioral health and initially worked as a case manager and admissions coordinator. Three years into that role he completed a Master of Social Work and began practicing as a therapist. As an LCSW, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, he pairs clinical training with hands-on experience across multiple care settings. He has provided services in geriatric and adult inpatient psychiatric care as well as outpatient programs, day treatment, and school-based services. His experience spans a wide age range - his youngest client has been three years old and his oldest ninety-nine - and he reports a natural ability to connect with people at every stage of life. He enjoys working with individuals and families and brings practical, experience-based perspective to each therapeutic relationship.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and developing practical strategies to change them. It is often used to address issues like stress and anxiety by teaching concrete skills for managing mood and behavior.

Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes setting clear goals and building on a person's existing strengths and resources to create change. This approach tends to be short-term and goal oriented, and it can be helpful when clients want focused work on specific challenges or transitions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Shannon works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors sessions based on the client’s situation and adjusts strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to fit care into a busy schedule or reach help from different locations. These options support continuity of care and allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent, goal-focused work in a format that suits the client.