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Shannon Gutwein, LCSW
Wyoming
LCSW in Wyoming - anxiety and depression
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT and mindfulness
- Addiction and trauma focus
About Shannon
Shannon Gutwein is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Wyoming with 14 years of experience. She works with adults facing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, addictions, trauma, and major life changes. Sessions focus on practical steps to manage stress and day-to-day emotional problems.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered methods to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness are part of her toolbox for managing intense emotions and building distress tolerance. Motivational interviewing helps when making changes feels overwhelming.
In sessions she helps people identify thought patterns, test new behaviors, and build small routines that make life easier. Work often includes skill practice between meetings so new responses become more familiar. Conversations are direct and focused on what is useful right now.
Her practice also addresses issues such as grief, intimacy-related problems, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and caregiver stress. Additional focuses include family of origin problems, communication and commitment issues, substance use concerns, and first responder stress.
Shannon frames goals in concrete terms and tracks progress over time. She aims to make therapy a place for clear problem solving rather than long theory talks. People who want practical, structured strategies to change thinking and behavior often find this approach helpful.
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Shannon uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different responses in daily life; this approach is practical for anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy means sessions are structured around the person’s concerns and pace, with the therapist following the client’s lead to set goals. Dialectical Behavior Therapy adds concrete skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, useful when feelings get intense and quick coping tools are needed.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what is helping. That collaborative process lets the person see which techniques fit their needs and routines.
The profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a lunch break, avoiding travel time, or choosing audio when bandwidth is limited. The emphasis is on practical, structured support that can be used between meetings to change thinking and behavior, adapted to how the client prefers to meet.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Wyoming
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addictions, trauma, grief, stress, and life transitions among other concerns listed in her profile.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviors. The focus is on practical exercises and tracking small changes over time.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 14 years of experience working with adults on a range of emotional and behavioral issues.
Where does she practice and what is her credential?
She practices in Wyoming and holds the credential WY LCSW as provided in her profile.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted according to the profile.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are offered?
Confirm current session formats before booking as the profile does not list specific formats. The matching flow will clarify available options.
How is cost handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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