- 20 years experience
- CBT approach
- Family and parenting
About Shannon
Shannon Sartori is an LCSW based in Oklahoma who brings 20 years of experience to her clinical work. She describes a relaxed, warm style and uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people face stressful life moments and relationship strain. Her practice emphasizes practical steps and steady support for parents and individuals coping with change.
Shannon has worked across many settings including youth and family centers, in-school therapy coordination, and management roles for Victims of Crime Act programs. She has experience with court and prison systems and with assessment and referral for adults with serious mental illness. That range gives her a practical view of how life stressors affect daily functioning.
In sessions she focuses on helping people notice their strengths and build on them. She uses CBT techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. Shannon pairs that with a calming, encouraging presence so people feel able to try new approaches.
Her specialty areas include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, grief, substance use, relationship issues, self-esteem, eating and sleeping difficulties, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She also lists work with first responder issues, gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS, and hoarding.
Shannon aims to make therapy a steady, practical process. She invites people to take small, manageable steps and to track what changes. To begin, follow the site steps to match with her and schedule a session.
Using CBT online to tackle common family and parenting stressors
Many clients find Cognitive Behavioral Therapy useful for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavior changes to see what helps in daily life. It tends to be practical and goal oriented, which can appeal to parents and caregivers juggling many demands.Shannon combines CBT with a warm, steady approach to help people build on strengths. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to choose strategies that match their goals and preferences, and adjust them as needed over time.
If you are interested in online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking because the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make scheduling easier and help fit therapy into busy days. It can also allow shorter check-ins, reduce travel time, and make it simpler to continue therapy during life transitions. Licensed professionals and therapists can use these practical advantages to support steady progress without promising a specific outcome.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Shannon commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, grief, addiction, sleeping and eating difficulties, ADHD, and compassion fatigue, among other concerns.
What is Shannon's general therapy style?
Her style is described as relaxed and warm. She emphasizes practical steps and helping people notice and use their strengths.
What kind of professional background does she have?
She has about 20 years of experience working in youth and family centers, school-based therapy coordination, Victims of Crime Act program management, court and prison settings, assessment and referral for serious mental illness, and private practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LCSW and practices in Oklahoma.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Shannon?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.