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Shannon Gollner

Shannon Gollner, LCSW

Therapist in Kentucky

Practical support to rebuild confidence

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19 years of experience listed

LCSW professional credentials

English languages

  • Focus on self esteem
  • Goal-oriented sessions
  • Multiple online formats

About Shannon

Shannon Gollner is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people struggling with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self esteem, and depression. She approaches work with clients in a practical, down-to-earth way and focuses on building confidence and motivation. Her tone is supportive and straightforward for people feeling stuck or overwhelmed.

Shannon treats each person as the expert on their own life. She looks for strengths to build on and helps clients take small, realistic steps toward change. Sessions emphasize clear goals and everyday strategies that can be used between meetings.

With 19 years of experience, Shannon draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood and adjustment concerns. She pays attention to how relationships, caregiving roles, and blended family situations affect emotional health. Clients often work on reducing worry, managing anger, and improving self worth.

Her background includes practice in Kentucky and licensure that reflects long-term clinical work. Shannon helps people sort through complicated feelings like guilt, shame, jealousy, and isolation. She also supports those facing infidelity, commitment questions, or the stresses of caregiving.

Sessions are conducted in English and offered through multiple online formats. Shannon encourages a collaborative process where the client’s priorities lead the work. She aims for clear, manageable plans so progress feels real and sustainable.

Approaches that guide online work

Shannon uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional regulation. One common approach involves skills for managing anxiety and stress through structured exercises and coping strategies that reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. Another approach emphasizes building self esteem and motivation by identifying strengths, setting small goals, and practicing new behaviors that reinforce confidence.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. Shannon works with clients to identify what matters most, then suggests methods that fit their goals and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time based on what is helpful and what feels doable for the person.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect.

Online therapy arrangements vary. Ask about the session options and scheduling details before booking, and explain what you need to participate comfortably. Agreeing on practical details can help you decide whether the proposed way of working fits your routine and preferences.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Guilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Experience

19+ years

Credentials

Alaska, Kentucky

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Shannon commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self esteem, and depression, along with related issues like caregiver stress, codependency, and mood disorders.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is practical and supportive, focusing on clear goals, small steps, and building a client's existing strengths to create real change.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Shannon has 19 years of professional experience working with people facing emotional and relational challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Kentucky and works from Kentucky.

In what languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

What should I confirm before booking?

Ask about the current session options and scheduling arrangements before starting. Discuss any communication preferences or access needs with the therapist.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working with her?

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