Licensed clinical social worker recordUtah
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Utah
- LCSW, licence 336043-3501
- Licensed in Nevada
- LCSW, licence 8777-C
- NPI
- 1033386123
- Experience
- 13 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Utah
These details come from information Shanna supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Career struggles
About Shanna
Shanna Downing is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Utah with 13 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, career setbacks, depression, and major life changes. She also has a focus on hospice and end-of-life counseling.
Shanna uses a practical, conversational approach in sessions. She listens first to understand the immediate concerns. Then she and the client identify a few clear goals to work toward over time. Sessions mix talking, problem solving, and simple strategies people can try between meetings.
Her approach draws on Client-Centered methods to keep the discussion focused on the person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thinking and shift problem behaviors. Mindfulness techniques help people manage tense moments and reduce rumination.
Shanna also uses Motivational Interviewing to help with ambivalence about change. Solution-Focused Therapy is used when clients want concrete steps and faster progress on specific problems like work stress or grief tasks.
She aims to be straightforward and respectful in sessions. People leave with specific suggestions and small experiments to try. To start, readers should confirm current session options before scheduling a first meeting.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's experience and priorities, using listening and reflection to guide the work. Online sessions using this approach help clarify what matters most and set immediate goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical ways to change patterns. Delivered remotely, CBT can include worksheets, behavioral experiments, and check-ins to track progress. Mindfulness Therapy involves brief attention and breathing practices to reduce rumination and ease panic. These techniques can be practiced during a remote session and assigned as short daily exercises.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then recommend strategies to try. That collaborative process helps adjust tools and pacing so the methods fit the client's life and needs.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Discuss scheduling and practical details during the intake so sessions can be arranged to match work, caregiving, and daily routines.
CAreas of focus
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Utah, Nevada
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, career difficulties, depression, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on hospice and end-of-life counseling.
What therapeutic style does she use?
She combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness techniques. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused methods are used when appropriate.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of clinical experience as a social work clinician. That experience includes work with the listed concerns and end-of-life support.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and is licensed in Utah. Her professional listing notes licensure in Utah.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the subscription details for pricing that applies to your area.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process starts the intake and scheduling steps.
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