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Shannan Katz

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Shannan Katz, LMHC, LPCC

Ohio

Licensed counselor - Anger and relationships

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Key details

  • CredentialsLMHC, LPCC
  • LicenseLPCC, Ohio / E.1700443; LMHC, Massachusetts / 13127; LPCC, California / 12248
  • NPI1164858544
  • Experience11 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationOhio

About

  • Client-centered work
  • Sex therapy certificate
  • Direct feedback option

About Shannan

Shannan Katz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and an Ohio Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with 11 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, relationship and intimacy concerns, and other life changes. She welcomes discussion about sexuality and works with clients from the LGBTQIA community.

Shannan listens and offers a sounding board for thoughts and feelings. She uses client-centered conversation to help people gain insight and move toward goals. When clients want more structure she provides direct, practical feedback.

Her work covers many common struggles: depression, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleep and eating issues, parenting questions, career strain, and coping with transitions. She also addresses attachment, blended family dynamics, body image and codependency concerns.

Shannan has a post-graduate certificate in sex therapy and is open to talking about kink and alternative sex culture. She supports people exploring intimacy, commitment, and communication challenges. She aims to be nonjudgmental while offering clear suggestions when asked.

She typically holds an initial session by video, then follows up mostly by phone. She does not provide crisis counseling and notes her approach is not intended for people struggling with self-harm or suicidal urges. Before booking, confirm current session options if you need a specific format.

How sessions work

How her approaches translate to remote work

Shannan combines client-centered listening with structured methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Client-centered work focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping people name what matters most. CBT looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep anger and anxiety cycling and offers practical exercises to try between sessions. DBT teaches emotion-regulation and distress-tolerance skills to manage intense reactions and reduce impulsive responding.

Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. She will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before recommending techniques. That way the plan matches your needs rather than fitting you into one method.

She typically holds an initial appointment by video and most follow-ups by phone, so check the current session options before booking if you need a different format. Online work can make scheduling easier, help fit sessions into a busy day, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. If you prefer more direct coaching or structured homework, these methods translate well to remote sessions and can be adjusted as you progress.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesDepression

Also works with

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

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Listed in

Ohio, Massachusetts, California

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of anger-related problems does she address?

She helps with irritability, snapping at loved ones, resentment that builds over time, and workplace frustration as part of a broader set of concerns including relationships and stress.

What is her general approach in sessions?

She uses a client-centered style with options for structured feedback. Techniques may include cognitive and skills-based work to change unhelpful patterns.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 11 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of mental health concerns and life transitions.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She is credentialed as LMHC and holds an Ohio LPCC. Her practice is based in Ohio.

Can I speak with her if English is not my first language?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Does she work with international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are used?

She usually does an initial session by video and most follow-ups by phone. Confirm current session options before booking if you need a specific format.

How is cost and scheduling handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, complete the matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.

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