- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Sex therapy certificate
About Shannan
Shannan Katz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and an Ohio Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with 11 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, depression, addiction, grief, and life transitions. She also notes experience with blended family issues and a range of family and sexuality topics.
Shannan offers a straightforward, person-focused style. She listens and gives direct feedback when that is helpful. Early sessions aim to clarify what a client wants to change and which small steps might move them forward.
Her practice includes work on communication skills, coping with major life changes, and sexual concerns; she holds a post-graduate certificate in sex therapy and welcomes LGBTQIA clients. She does not provide crisis services and the approach is not suited for people actively engaging in self-harm or having suicidal urges.
Shannan typically meets first by video and then continues most follow-up sessions by phone. She emphasizes practical progress - building tools for managing emotions, improving interactions, and reducing unhelpful patterns. Clients who prefer more structured feedback can expect direct suggestions alongside reflective listening.
She integrates several therapy methods to fit what people need in the moment. If someone wants to focus on short-term goals, work on thinking patterns, or practice emotion regulation skills, Shannan adapts elements from those approaches. New clients are asked to complete a brief matching questionnaire before scheduling their first session.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what a person says to help them understand their own feelings and choices. It is useful for people who need a trusted listener and clearer self-understanding.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior and teaches specific skills to change unhelpful thinking patterns. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and relationship thinking that creates conflict.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication skills. It can be helpful for people who need tools to manage intense emotions and improve interactions.
Choosing an approach is usually a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what seems most useful, then try methods that fit the client's needs. This helps shape a plan that balances short-term goals and longer-term skill building.
Shannan notes an initial video meeting followed by most follow-ups by phone, so check the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into busy days, allow quieter check-ins without travel, and let people work through communication or blended household issues from wherever they are. Confirm the exact session formats available when you schedule.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Ohio, Massachusetts, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with related to blended households?
She lists blended family issues among her focus areas and can help individuals work through role changes and loyalty conflicts. Topics may include stepparenting, merging routines, and co-parenting tensions.
What is her basic approach to therapy?
She describes a person-focused style that combines listening with structured feedback when requested. Sessions aim to identify goals and practical steps to make progress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience as a counselor working with a wide range of mental health and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds an MA LMHC and is an Ohio LPCC, and she practices in Ohio.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only and she does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions typically delivered?
The biography notes an initial session by video followed by most follow-ups by phone. Confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.