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Shannon Hartman, LCSW
California
LCSW - Anxiety and Grief support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-informed care
About Shannon
Shannon Hartman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 15 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and major life changes. She also addresses relationship, intimacy, addiction, and caregiver strain concerns.
Shannon sees people as the experts on their own lives and looks for strengths to build on. She uses straightforward strategies to notice unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that keep problems going. Sessions emphasize practical steps and small experiments to test new ways of thinking and acting.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-focused ideas. That combination helps when feelings are intense, when patterns repeat, or when loss and change make decisions harder. Conversations focus on what matters to the person and on actions that fit their goals.
Shannon also uses client-centered and existential perspectives to keep conversations grounded in the person’s values and life questions. This can help with issues like guilt, shame, purpose, and meaning when someone faces major transitions. The work balances understanding what happened with concrete strategies for moving forward.
People can expect clear goals, check-ins on progress, and homework that relates to daily life. Shannon guides practical steps such as restructuring thoughts, practicing new behaviors, and building better communication skills. She encourages steady skill-building so progress can be noticed between sessions.
How CBT, ACT, and Attachment Work in Remote Sessions
Shannon often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. CBT focuses on specific thoughts and actions that keep problems going and gives concrete exercises to practice between sessions.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and accept difficult feelings while choosing actions that match what matters. Attachment-based ideas are used to look at relationship patterns and how early bonds influence current communication and trust.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shannon will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit. That process is collaborative and may include mixing CBT skills, ACT exercises, and attachment-based reflections until something clicks.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let people choose audio-only when bandwidth is low or a quick phone check-in to fit a break at work. Ask about current session options when scheduling to match format to practical needs.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, relationship and intimacy concerns, and related issues listed in her specialties.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and goal-focused, using clear steps to notice thoughts and try new behaviors with regular check-ins.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of professional experience in mental health practice.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed in California and practices as a California LCSW.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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