Works with
- Anger
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Shannon works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Wyoming
- Years in practice
- 14
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Shannon
Shannon Gutwein is a licensed clinical social worker with 14 years of experience working with people across Wyoming. She focuses on everyday struggles like anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, and anger. Shannon aims to make therapy straightforward and practical for people feeling stuck or overwhelmed.
She uses an approachable, respectful style in sessions. Shannon listens first, then helps clients spot unhelpful patterns. Together they set achievable goals and try simple tools that can be used between visits.
Background and approach
Her background includes supporting people with addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and career stress. She also helps with caregiving strain, codependency, communication problems, and first responder issues. Shannon adapts her approach to each person rather than following a single script.
Shannon draws on methods such as client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. She describes these as practical ways to change thinking, manage strong feelings, and build healthier habits. Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
Shannon works with each person to find the right pace and format so therapy fits day-to-day life. People who want clear, steady support through life changes or who need help managing intense emotions often find her approach helpful. She brings warmth, curiosity, and real-world tools to the work.
What Shannon works with
Everything Shannon lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Shannon's practice.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Shannon lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches work online
Client-centered therapy starts from your experience and priorities; the therapist listens closely and helps you shape sessions around what matters most. This approach can be useful for people who want a respectful, collaborative space to talk about life stressors and relationships.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is practical and goal-oriented, and often helps with anxiety, depression, anger, and stress by teaching tools you can use between sessions.
Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions and improving how you handle conflict and distress. It offers concrete techniques for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with you about your goals, needs, and preferences and then suggest methods to try. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are common as you discover what helps most.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different lifestyles. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera, live chat provides a quick check-in style, and text messaging supports brief updates or ongoing reflection. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or travel.
Questions people ask about Shannon
What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
Shannon works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, relationship and intimacy-related issues, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, and career stress.
What is Shannon's general therapy style?
Her style is warm and non-judgmental with a focus on practical tools. She listens closely, helps identify patterns, and works with clients to set short-term, achievable goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of clinical experience supporting people through life transitions, emotional distress, and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices as a Wyoming LCSW located in Wyoming.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are available by video call, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and preferences.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments based on the therapist's availability.