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- Depression care
- Self-esteem work
- Life purpose focus
About Shannon
LCSW in Illinois with seven years of clinical experience, Shannon Johnson focuses on depression and self-esteem concerns. She works with people who feel isolated and those trying to reconnect with a sense of purpose and self-love. Sessions are conducted in English and build from the client’s goals.
Shannon frames therapy as practical conversation. She helps clients name what’s happening, notice patterns, and try new ways of relating to themselves. Her work uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address low mood and persistent self-criticism.
She emphasizes clear, respectful collaboration. Shannon asks about a person’s daily life and priorities, sets small goals together, and checks how strategies are working. This keeps progress focused and manageable for people balancing other responsibilities.
Shannon pays attention to how loneliness and isolation affect mood and self-regard. She helps people notice behaviors that increase withdrawal and guides them toward steps that rebuild connection and confidence. These steps can be short and concrete so they fit into a busy schedule.
Her style is straightforward and person-centered. Conversations cover current struggles, coping skills, and practical ways to test new habits. People who want a direct, goal-focused approach to depression and self-esteem often find this helpful.
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Therapeutic approaches and how they translate to online care
Shannon describes her work as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques. One common approach she uses focuses on identifying negative thought patterns and testing alternative thoughts through small behavioral experiments. This helps reduce depressive thinking and builds confidence by proving new ways of acting and thinking can work.Another approach emphasizes gradual behavioral activation. That involves planning short, achievable activities that increase engagement with valued parts of life. It targets low motivation and the withdrawal that often follows depression by creating predictable opportunities for positive experience.
Finding the right mix of approaches happens collaboratively. Shannon will review your situation, goals, and preferences and then suggest methods to try. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan based on what a person reports and how they respond to strategies.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit therapy into a busy day, save travel time, and schedule check-ins around work or family commitments. Others appreciate having an option that can shorten a session or use audio only when that better fits the moment.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She focuses on depression and self-esteem. Additional areas include loneliness, life purpose, and building self-love.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a direct, collaborative style that emphasizes practical steps and goal setting. Evidence-based techniques are applied to current problems and daily routines.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That experience informs her approach to mood and self-worth concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois. Sessions are provided with that credential and location in mind.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does billing and cost work?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.