Therapist profile
Shannon Hartman, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Mood Concerns
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, California / 24736
- NPI1932773181
- Experience15 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- ACT and CBT
- Attachment-informed work
- Practical coping skills
About Shannon
Shannon Hartman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 15 years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, life changes, and anger. Shannon helps people who are worn down by caregiving, compassion fatigue, or work strain. She also supports those facing relationship, intimacy, and career concerns.
Shannon’s approach treats the person, not just the symptom. She uses practical, evidence-informed methods so people can manage strong feelings and make clearer choices. Sessions focus on identifying what matters to the client, noticing patterns that keep problems going, and trying small changes that can shift daily life.
Her work draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anger and mood problems. Attachment-based ideas and client-centered listening shape how she talks about relationships, trust, and connection. Existential perspectives come in when people wrestle with meaning, purpose, or life transitions.
Shannon talks plainly about coping strategies for sleep, impulse control, and stress management. She also addresses issues like abandonment, control struggles, guilt, and isolation. Her background supports work with first responder concerns, hospice and end-of-life matters, HIV/AIDS related counseling, and addiction-related challenges.
Shannon works in English and practices in California as an LCSW. The first session usually focuses on what brought the person in now, what matters most, and a few practical steps to try before the next meeting.
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How her approaches work online
Shannon draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify their values and take small steps toward what matters, even when emotions feel overwhelming. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought and behavior patterns that fuel anger, and to practice concrete strategies that reduce reactivity.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Shannon will collaborate with each person to see which methods match their goals, needs, and preferences. That means checking in early about what helps and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove commute time. Ask about the exact session options offered when you sign up so you know how appointments will be arranged.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she address?
Shannon works with adults on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger, and related concerns like sleep problems, addictions, and career stress.
How would she approach anger in sessions?
She uses a mix of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and CBT ideas to notice triggers, shift unhelpful reactions, and build alternative coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
Shannon has 15 years of professional experience working with people on mood, grief, stress, and relationship challenges.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short 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.