Greetings, I'm Shannon Smith, Licensed Independent Social Worker and Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist. I hold a Master of Science and Social Administration with a focus on adult mental health from Case Western Reserve University. I have 10 years of experience in the behavioral health field and serve in dual roles, as a civilian therapist and social work officer in the Army National Guard.
I'm passionate about my work and I understand the challenges of mental illness. My personal and professional experiences have provided me with an array of useful skills, such as attention to detail and meticulous listening. I use a person-centered approach to provide feedback in a gentle and empathic way, validating clients throughout.
If you are struggling with hardship and overwhelming emotions, please know that you're not alone. I help my clients learn healthy coping skills to maintain a relaxed mind, body, and spirit. I believe in tailored intervention to meet each person's specific needs.
I incorporate Christian values & Evidence-Based Practice to enhance the treatment outcome. Together we practice various techniques such as grounding, to reduce negative thoughts and emotions, making it easier to self-soothe.
I consider myself very blessed to walk with people in their healing journey. It's an honor to hear unique testimonies of strength and resilience. I like to empower my clients to identify and embrace their strengths, becoming the best version of themselves possible.
Sometimes all it takes is a little guidance to see yourself out of the dark and into the light. If you'd like to connect, please feel free to reach out, I'm happy to provide further information.
May mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you
Jude 1:2
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Shannon is one of the most caring, compassionate people. She has helped me through a very difficult time in my life. She responds quickly to my messages and makes herself accessible. I appreciate her so much.
Written on Jun 25, 2025 after therapy with Shannon for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
I’ve been seeing Shannon for a few months now, and she’s truly been amazing. Before starting therapy with her, I did my research and saw that her approach aligned with what I was looking for. From our very first session, I was immediately drawn to the kindness and genuine compassion she offered me. Shannon has a unique ability to meet you exactly where you are in life with understanding, empathy, and no judgment.
She’s helped me connect the dots in ways I hadn’t before. She’s responsive, consistent, and never leaves me hanging, which has been such a relief. Knowing someone is actually there for you, really there, makes all the difference. And Shannon proves it time and again.
She also clearly does her research. She knows her stuff and brings insight to every session. I always walk away feeling lighter, clearer, and more grounded for the week ahead. Her methods work, and if something doesn’t quite fit, she’s flexible and resourceful enough to find what does.
I’ve tried therapy in the past, and honestly, it didn’t work for me. I nearly gave up. But taking a chance on BetterHelp led me to Shannon, after trying two other therapists and once I read her bio, I just knew. I haven’t looked elsewhere since. She’s helped me grow not just as a person, but also as a wife and mother. I finally found a therapist who gets it and gets me.
Written on Jun 17, 2025 after therapy with Shannon for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
I strongly agree that Shannon Smith is a great therapist. And a great individual also she cares for those that seek help from within also from without. I also recommend her to those who are inneed of helpful guidance.
Written on Mar 03, 2025 after therapy with Shannon for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Shannon has always been attentive, caring, respectful, and effective. She has been supportive of my healing journey and has taught me many useful strategies/tools that I can use in times of distress.
Having her as a therapist is a blessing for me, and I believe it is for others as well. Highly recommended!
Written on Jan 04, 2023 after therapy with Shannon for 5 months
Shannon is very wise and helps me to calm myself. She has great advice which really helps me.
Written on Dec 14, 2022 after therapy with Shannon for 7 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Deeply appreciate her listening ear and very relaxed and peaceful personality. I never feel rushed and leave sessions feeling heard and encouraged in my healing and growing process. She meets me where I'm at and helps me in the decisions of where I want to be and walks through it with me.
Written on Aug 01, 2022 after therapy with Shannon for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd