- Practical coping skills
- Adoption and foster care
- CBT informed care
About Shannon
Shannon Crandall is an LCSW who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She writes in a direct, empathetic way and aims to make therapy feel practical and understandable. Parents and caregivers often find her approach relatable because she understands everyday pressures. Shannon also offers support around adoption and foster care concerns and caregiver stress.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. In sessions she helps clients set small goals, try new coping skills, and track what works in daily life. Conversations are straightforward and focused on steps clients can take between appointments.
Shannon has seven years of clinical experience and carries the LCSW credential, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She practices in Missouri and works with adults on issues like grief, addictions, relationship strain, postpartum mood changes, and work burnout. Her background includes work in different care settings and ongoing professional learning.
Clients can expect a collaborative process where priorities are set together. Shannon pays attention to how family roles and life stage affect mood and functioning. Therapy sessions aim to build clear strategies for managing symptoms and improving routines.
Outside the office she is a mother of three young adults and draws on that life experience when discussing parenting and life-stage concerns. She emphasizes practical changes that fit into busy schedules and supports people trying to balance caregiving with their own needs.
How CBT and practical therapy translate to online work
Shannon uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thought and behavior that make problems worse. CBT breaks issues into small, manageable steps so clients can try new strategies between sessions; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.Her approach focuses on clear goals and skill-building. She and the client decide together which techniques to try and when to adjust the plan. That collaborative process helps match methods to a person’s needs and preferences as therapy progresses.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session formats before booking because the profile does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during work breaks, or offering an option that avoids the need to be on camera. Many people find remote sessions help maintain continuity of care while juggling family and caregiving duties.
Licensed professionals, including therapists using CBT, can adapt tools and handouts for remote work so clients practice skills between appointments. Shannon will help figure out the best approach based on your goals and what works practically for your schedule.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does Shannon commonly address?
She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, addictions, caregiver stress, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a practical, goal-focused style grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of clinical experience and holds the LCSW credential, Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Where is she based and licensed?
She practices in Missouri and is listed with the MO LCSW credential as provided in her profile.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats were not detailed in the profile.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.