- Family of origin issues
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
About Shannon
Shannon Gutwein is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Wyoming with 14 years of experience. She works with adults facing depression, anxiety, relationship problems, stress, addiction, and other life changes. She also addresses issues such as ADHD, grief, bipolar concerns, and family of origin issues.
Shannon uses straightforward conversation to help people recognize repeating patterns from their past. She listens to how family roles, expectations, and conflict show up now. Then she helps clients try new ways of responding and thinking that fit their current life.
Her work draws on client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral strategies. She also brings in dialectical behavior therapy skills, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing when they match a person's goals. Sessions focus on concrete skills for emotion regulation, communication, and decision making.
Shannon commonly helps people address relationship strain, intimacy questions, and codependency patterns that trace back to early family dynamics. She also supports those managing addiction, stress from caregiving, first responder strain, and career-related concerns.
In sessions she talks through goals, learns what matters to the individual, and practices small changes between meetings. The practical emphasis is on clearer boundaries, improved communication, and calmer reactions to conflict. She asks clients to check how new strategies fit their daily life and adjusts the work as needed.
How therapeutic approaches are used online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. It helps people feel understood and figure out their own goals, which can be useful for relationship and identity questions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It breaks problems into specific patterns and offers exercises to change thinking and behavior, which is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for regulating intense emotions and improving communication. It can help with anger, self-control, and relationship conflicts that stem from long-standing family patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide whether to emphasize client-centered conversation, CBT exercises, DBT skills, or a mix of methods based on what the client wants to accomplish.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats were not specified in the original biography. Ask which session types are currently offered when you complete the matching questionnaire. Online work can make scheduling easier, support shorter check-ins on busy days, and reduce travel time so therapy fits into everyday routines.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Wyoming
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, addictions, grief, and stress. Additional focuses include ADHD, bipolar concerns, and family of origin issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centered conversation and practical skills work. The focus is on identifying patterns and practicing new responses.
How much experience does she have?
Shannon has 14 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of concerns. That span includes work with addiction and relationship difficulties.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Wyoming and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do you get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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