Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Shannon Early, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 087046
- NPI
- 1548036502
- Experience
- 13 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Shannon 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
- Relationship issues
- Body image work
About Shannon
Shannon Early is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with 13 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She also focuses on issues like abandonment, body image, communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose.
Her approach is down-to-earth and personable while remaining professional. She often looks at childhood roles and family dynamics to show how past patterns can shape current choices. Shannon pays attention to repeated patterns in a person’s life to find common threads that affect behavior.
She prefers to move away from accusatory "why" questions and toward practical "how" questions. That means examining the steps and influences that led to a choice, so different actions can be planned for the future. Sessions involve straightforward conversation and problem-focused work rather than abstract theorizing.
Shannon adapts the conversation and the plan to each person’s goals and circumstances. She aims to identify realistic, concrete changes clients can try between sessions. The tone in sessions is relaxed but goal-oriented, with emphasis on understanding habitual responses and testing alternatives.
People who value practical exploration of patterns and clear next steps may find her style a fit. She asks clients to take an active role in finding what works, using specific questions and experiments to shift old habits.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Shannon uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on understanding patterns and creating practical changes. One common approach looks at childhood roles and family dynamics to identify how past interactions shape current decisions; this helps clarify why certain responses repeat and where to interrupt the pattern. Another practical technique examines step-by-step behaviors by asking how a choice happened rather than why, which makes it easier to plan different actions and test them between sessions.Finding the best therapeutic method is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences. That means trying an approach, checking how it worked, and adjusting the plan together based on what helps most.
If you plan to use online sessions, confirm the exact session formats before booking since the biography does not specify them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time. It also supports using video or phone options to match comfort levels and bandwidth constraints. The therapist will discuss how to structure sessions so they fit your life and goals rather than forcing a set routine.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include abandonment, body image, communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, life purpose, midlife crisis, narcissism, and self-love.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is laid back and personable while following professional practice. She uses practical, conversational work that emphasizes understanding patterns and planning concrete changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of life and relationship concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers