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Shannon Sartori, LCSW
Oklahoma
LCSW - Stress and trauma support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma and abuse
- First responder issues
About Shannon
Shannon Sartori is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Oklahoma with 20 years of experience. She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and trauma and abuse concerns, along with depression, addictions, and self-esteem problems. Shannon also addresses issues around grief, intimacy, eating and sleeping, and challenges linked to ADHD and compassion fatigue.
She has worked across settings including youth and family centers and in-school therapy programs. Her background includes coordinating services, managing Victims of Crime Act programs, and work with court and prison systems. She has completed assessment and referral for people with serious mental illness and has practiced in private settings.
Shannon describes her approach as grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside psychodynamic and empowerment methods. In sessions she focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits, then testing new ways of responding. Conversations aim to be practical, with clear strategies to try between meetings.
She also brings experience supporting people facing first responder stress, gender dysphoria concerns, HIV/AIDS related issues, and hoarding. Those topics are part of the broader skill set she has developed over two decades of clinical work.
Shannon offers straightforward, skills-based work that connects ideas and actions. People who want concrete steps to manage symptoms and cope with life changes will find a session style that emphasizes doing as well as talking.
How CBT and a focused online approach works
Shannon uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice the thoughts and routines that make problems stick. CBT sessions aim to break things down into clear steps - spotting an unhelpful thought, testing a different response, and checking what changes over a week or two. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, sleep problems, and many everyday difficulties.She also integrates psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that repeat over time and an empowerment perspective to build on existing strengths. Shannon works collaboratively to choose what to try first based on the person's goals, symptoms, and what feels manageable. That decision is revisited and adjusted as therapy progresses.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - they reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins around work or caregiving, and can make ongoing sessions simpler to schedule. Licensed professionals can use online work to practice the same CBT skills and homework tasks that are used in person, with attention to what works best for each person.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and trauma and abuse issues, plus depression, addictions, self-esteem, grief, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
How would she use CBT in sessions?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, then tests small, practical changes to see what helps in daily life.
What is her professional background?
Shannon has about 20 years of clinical experience across youth and family centers, in-school therapy coordination, Victims of Crime Act program management, court and prison work, assessments for serious mental illness, and private practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in Oklahoma and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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