- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Mindfulness skills
About Shannon
Shannon Rick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with four years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with addictions, depression, anxiety, relationship strain, stress, grief, and family of origin issues. Shannon also helps people coping with life changes, parenting concerns, ADHD, and first responder stress.
Shannon uses a client-centered stance that looks at the whole person. She starts by listening to how current problems link to everyday routines and past family patterns. Sessions focus on practical skills such as communication, emotion regulation, and problem solving.
Her approach draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and shift behaviors. Motivational interviewing is used when people are weighing change, especially around substance use. Dialectical behavior ideas and mindfulness tools show up for managing strong emotions and building distress tolerance.
In session Shannon and the person set clear, achievable goals and track progress. Treatment plans are created collaboratively and adjusted as needs change. She emphasizes skills people can use between appointments to manage stress and improve relationships.
Shannon’s work includes addressing blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, codependency, and communication problems. She also supports people facing divorce or separation, domestic violence histories, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and co-morbid conditions. Her practice aims to make daily life more manageable through focused, practical strategies.
How Shannon’s approaches translate to online work
Shannon uses client-centered therapy to focus sessions on each person’s priorities, listening carefully and shaping goals together. This approach helps clarify which daily habits or family patterns are getting in the way of change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work means identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying concrete behavior changes. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship patterns tied to family of origin issues.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) tools and mindfulness skills are used to manage intense emotions and improve distress tolerance. These techniques teach practical exercises for handling strong feelings in everyday life.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shannon will work collaboratively to determine which methods fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences, and she will adapt techniques as progress is made.
The therapist’s biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people practice skills between meetings in the settings where problems occur.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with addictions, mood disorders, anxiety, relationship issues, stress, grief, parenting concerns, and family of origin issues among other areas listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach that focuses on listening and building goals together. Sessions emphasize practical skills like communication and emotion regulation.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York.
What credential and location are listed?
Her credential is LCSW and she practices in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
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