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Dr. Shannon Holliker, LCSW

Calm, practical therapy for real-life stressors

12 years in practice · based in Florida · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Shannon

Dr. Shannon Holliker offers a straightforward, compassionate approach to therapy. She is an LCSW with 12 years of clinical experience and helps people manage stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, and life transitions.

She focuses on practical goals and clear progress markers so clients know what to expect. Her work emphasizes honest conversation and a nonjudgmental space where people can say difficult things. She invites clients to notice small victories as part of long-term change.

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Background and approach

Sessions often include problem-focused strategies alongside chances to reflect on patterns that matter in daily life. Shannon has a PhD in Public Affairs with a social work focus, plus two master’s degrees in Social Work and in Child Development and Education. That background supports her interest in early childhood issues, adoption and foster care concerns, attachment, and developmental or behavioral worries.

She draws on that training when helping parents and caregivers address stress tied to a young child's needs. Beyond parenting topics, she assists people facing anxiety, depression related to life stress or burnout, trauma responses, and challenges such as obsessions, panic attacks, and workplace strain. Her work includes practical tools as well as attention to emotional experience.

She tailors plans to each person’s situation and checks progress against shared goals. Sessions may include skills practice, mindfulness, and conversations about motivation and values. People who want clear steps, respectful dialogue, and a steady focus on what matters day to day often find this approach helpful.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online options

Attachment-Based Therapy centers on how early bonds shape current relationships and emotional responses; it can help when worries around connection, attachment, or parenting feel overwhelming. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on how thoughts affect feelings and behavior and offers practical steps to reduce anxiety, panic, or obsessive patterns.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, daily challenges, and preferences, then suggest a path forward. Together they set measurable goals and revisit them to see what is working and what needs adjusting.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging for convenience and accessibility. Video calls work well for deeper conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and text messaging are handy for shorter check-ins, homework support, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it easier to schedule regular sessions and to keep momentum between appointments.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
She works with stress and anxiety, parenting and young child challenges, depression related to burnout, trauma responses, relationship and workplace strain, and issues like OCD or panic attacks.
What is the therapy style like in sessions?
The approach is conversational and goal-oriented with room for emotional reflection. Sessions blend practical strategies, mindfulness, and client-centered dialogue.
How much clinical experience does she have?
The therapist brings 12 years of experience in social work and related mental health practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida and holds a PhD in Public Affairs along with two master’s degrees.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered online?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.

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Experience
12 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English

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