Shannan Katz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor working in Ohio. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, relationship and intimacy questions, and life transitions. She welcomes conversations about sexuality and supports members of the LGBTQIA community who want to explore these topics in therapy.
She uses a heart-centered, listening-first style that gives people room to share what is on their mind and in their heart. When clients want more direct guidance, she also offers structured feedback and practical suggestions. Sessions aim to help clients understand their thoughts and feelings and take steps toward their goals.
Her background includes a post-graduate certificate in sex therapy, and she has about 11 years of clinical experience. That experience includes work with mood concerns, addictions, grief, parenting strains, trauma and abuse, and challenges around work and career. She also addresses issues such as body image, codependency, and attachment concerns.
Shannan typically holds an initial appointment by video and then most follow-up sessions by phone. She is not a crisis counselor and does not provide services for clients actively struggling with self-harm or suicidal behavior. People interested in starting can expect a supportive, nonjudgmental setting and a mix of listening and practical problem-solving.
Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details to match their needs.
How her approaches inform online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building understanding. It gives people space to talk through thoughts and feelings while the therapist mirrors and reflects what they share. This approach helps with self-esteem, relationship concerns, and feeling heard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and tests small experiments to change them. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and problems that benefit from clear steps and homework. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships; it can be helpful for people who need tools for emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they will try methods that suit the client's needs and adjust as progress is made.
Shannan typically holds an initial session by video and then most follow-ups by phone, so readers should confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people choose whichever setting helps them concentrate. Licensed professionals can blend listening, skills practice, and structured feedback during remote sessions to support progress without requiring travel.
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, grief, and life changes among other concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is heart-centered and listening-first, with an option for more direct, structured feedback when clients want clear guidance.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has about 11 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of mental health concerns and life transitions.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds MA LMHC and OH LPCC credentials and practices in Ohio.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process of working with her?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
