Shannon (Katie) Roghaar , LCSW

Shannon (Katie) Roghaar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Utah who brings five years of clinical experience to work with individuals facing addictions, trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and other life changes. She holds a master's degree in social work earned in 2019 and draws on undergraduate studies in neuroscience from the University of Nevada, Reno and human development and family studies from the University of Utah to inform a thoughtful, evidence-informed approach.

Roghaar has specialized training in trauma-informed Feminist Multicultural Therapy, a framework that guides her emphasis on client-centered care and cultural context. She integrates practical techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and mindfulness practices to help clients build coping skills, address substance use and co-occurring concerns, and strengthen self-esteem and relationships. Her background includes work as a trained sexual assault advocate, supporting survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, and clinical experience with medical professionals, students, first responders, female-identifying individuals, and the LGBTQ+ community.

Shannon focuses on collaborative, strengths-based work with people navigating grief, career transitions, compassion fatigue, chronic illness, attachment and abandonment concerns, and codependency. As an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she offers a compassionate, trauma-aware therapeutic presence and a practical toolkit tailored to each person’s goals and circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Shannon (Katie) Roghaar uses a mix of evidence-informed methods adapted for online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and learn skills to move toward those values even when difficult thoughts and feelings arise - it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and motivation struggles. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the person’s goals and experiences guide the pace of work - it is often helpful for building self-esteem and exploring relationship or identity concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it effective for anxiety, low mood, and many stress-related problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Shannon works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts techniques over time so the therapy stays practical and relevant.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for scheduling and access. These options allow people to engage in regular therapeutic work from home or while balancing work, school, caregiving, or medical demands, making consistent support more achievable.