About Shannon

Shannon Caraway is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, ADHD, grief, and parenting concerns. He aims to make therapy straightforward and useful. His style is direct and approachable so people can talk about what feels most urgent to them.

Shannon moved into mental health after 18 years in education. He began as a case manager and admissions coordinator, then completed a Master of Social Work and started practicing as a therapist.

Background and approach

He has three years of post-degree clinical experience listed and has worked across inpatient and outpatient settings. His background includes geriatric and adult inpatient psychiatric care, outpatient treatment, day treatment programs, and services in schools. That range gives him practical insight into different care settings and common challenges people bring to therapy.

Shannon uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy, which helps people set small, specific goals and build on what already works. Sessions aim to be goal-oriented and relatable.

Shannon helps people break problems into manageable steps, try new approaches, and track small wins. He works in English and practices in Arkansas.

How his approaches work online

Shannon uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors that reduce distress. CBT breaks problems into smaller parts so clients can practice specific changes between sessions and track progress.

He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy, which concentrates on short-term goals and practical steps. That approach is useful when someone wants quick strategies to move toward a clearer next step or solve a specific problem.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Shannon will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and adapt methods accordingly. Together they decide what feels most helpful and adjust as progress is made.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for a traditional session feel and visual cues, phone works well when internet bandwidth is limited, live chat and text messaging let people check in between sessions or fit brief touchpoints into a busy day. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, school, or caregiving responsibilities.

Questions people ask

What concerns does Shannon commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, parenting questions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, career, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He practices in a practical, goal-focused way using methods that emphasize changing thoughts and behaviors and building small solutions. Sessions tend to be direct and focused on steps clients can try between meetings.
What is his professional background?
He spent 18 years in education before entering behavioral health as a case manager and admissions coordinator, then completed a Master of Social Work and moved into therapy work.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an LCSW credential and practices in Arkansas.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to connect.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
3 years
Licensed
Arkansas
Languages
English

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