Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Shannon Johnson, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Depression and Self Esteem
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149031543
- NPI
- 1083258057
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
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
- Depression support
- Self esteem work
- Life purpose focus
About Shannon
Shannon Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with seven years of clinical experience supporting people who struggle with depression and low self-esteem. She focuses on helping individuals who feel isolated and those looking to rebuild self-love and clarify life purpose.
Shannon uses straightforward, evidence-based methods in conversation and practical exercises. Sessions often include talking through difficult thoughts, naming personal values, and practicing small changes that make daily life easier. Her style is direct and grounded in everyday concerns like work, relationships, and routines.
She pays attention to how isolation and self-doubt show up in a person's day. Shannon helps clients notice patterns that keep them stuck and tries out small experiments to change them. Progress is measured in concrete steps rather than abstract goals.
Shannon also supports people who want to reconnect with interests and relationships that matter. She spends time on building self-acceptance and on identifying sources of meaning. Conversations are practical and paced to fit what each person needs.
For someone who is worried, tired, or unsure where to start, Shannon offers a clear, steady approach. She asks about current problems and routines, sets simple goals, and reviews what is working. Clients leave sessions with specific ideas to try between meetings.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Shannon uses evidence-based techniques to work through depression and low self-esteem. One common method focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns. That involves noticing negative thoughts, testing them with real-life examples, and developing more balanced ways to think.Another approach centers on behavioral experiments and small actions. This method breaks larger goals into manageable steps, then reviews what worked. It helps with motivation, reduces avoidance, and builds back routines that support mood and self-regard.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shannon will talk with each person about their goals and daily life, and then suggest methods to try. She treats this as a collaboration and adjusts methods based on what fits the person's needs and preferences.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full hour is not possible. Many people find remote meetings help them maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She focuses on depression and low self-esteem, and also addresses isolation, self-love, and questions about life purpose.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and conversational work to identify unhelpful patterns and try small changes in daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working with people facing depression and self-esteem concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through that workflow.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers