Shannon Hartman , LCSW

Shannon Hartman is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 15 years of professional experience. She has worked extensively with people facing stress and anxiety, grief and loss, depression, and the challenges that come with major life changes.

Shannon approaches each person with the belief that they are the expert on their own story and that their existing strengths are key resources for healing and growth. She combines practical techniques with compassionate listening to help clients build coping skills and find a clearer path forward when life feels overwhelming.

Beginning therapy can require real courage, and Shannon honors that willingness to reach out. She aims to create a supportive environment where people feel seen, validated, and encouraged as they take steps toward change.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care and Connection

Shannon draws on several evidence-based approaches to guide online work in ways that fit each person's needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and it supports taking meaningful action aligned with personal values - useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns, helping clients explore connection, abandonment concerns, and relationship struggles to build healthier bonds. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and unconditional positive regard so clients feel understood and empowered to find their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Shannon collaborates with each person to identify methods that match their goals, preferences, and comfort level. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt these approaches to fit individual circumstances and priorities.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, manage mobility or caregiving constraints, and maintain continuity of support across life changes. This range of options helps people access consistent, focused therapy in formats that work best for them.