Profile / United States
Shannan Katz, LMHC, LPCC
Ohio
LPCC counselor - relationships and sexual health
See online therapy options- CBT and DBT informed
- Sex therapy discussions
- Video intake then phone
About Shannan
Shannan Katz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Ohio with 11 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, depression, addictions, grief, trauma, and a wide range of life changes. She welcomes conversations about sexuality and lists LGBTQIA clients among those she supports. Shannan notes she is not a crisis counselor and does not work with self-harm or suicidal behavior.
Shannan listens and offers direct, practical feedback when it helps. She combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered and solution-focused methods to help people notice thoughts and habits that get in the way. She also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing for skills-building and decision work.
She commonly begins with a video intake so there is time to outline goals and plan next steps. After that she most often follows up by phone, unless another arrangement is agreed. Sessions focus on clear, actionable steps - thought patterns to test, communication skills to practice, and short-term goals to track progress.
Shannan has a post-graduate certificate in sex therapy and says she can discuss kink, BDSM, and alternative sex culture as part of counseling. She also lists aging and geriatric issues, attachment concerns, blended family and fatherhood issues, body image, and codependency among areas she addresses.
Her work emphasizes collaboration and practical change. People who want concrete ways to manage stress, improve communication, or work through sexual and relationship concerns will find a structured, conversational approach.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Shannan uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test unhelpful thoughts and habits, then try specific alternative responses for everyday problems like anxiety, sleep, or communication. Client-Centered Therapy provides a conversational, nonjudgmental frame where the client sets priorities and the counselor follows their lead. Dialectical Behavior Therapy adds concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with anger, relationship strain, and overwhelming feelings.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will review goals, preferences, and how fast someone wants practical changes. From there she suggests a combination of methods and checks in regularly to adjust the plan based on what is working for the client.
Shannan typically begins with a video intake and then most follow-up sessions are by phone, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make fitting therapy into a busy life easier - shorter check-ins, phone sessions that avoid camera use, and the ability to schedule sessions around work or caregiving. These practical benefits help keep work on goals consistent without assuming a single format will suit every person.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Ohio, Massachusetts, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma, grief, parenting and many life changes. She also lists LGBTQ and sex-related topics among her areas of focus.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style mixes listening with practical feedback. She uses client-centered conversations along with structured techniques to test thoughts and build skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of mental health concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds MA LMHC and OH LPCC credentials and practices in Ohio.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats does she use?
She usually does an initial session by video and then most follow-ups are by phone; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.