Shannan Katz, LMHC, LPCC

Shannan Katz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor based in Ohio. She offers a steady, listening presence for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and other life changes. Shannan welcomes discussion of sexuality and is open to working with members of the LGBT community. Her approach balances kindness with practical guidance so clients can take small steps toward their goals.

Shannan uses client-centered methods alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and dialectical behavior approaches. Sessions often begin with understanding what matters most to the client and then move to skills and strategies that fit daily life. She can offer structured feedback when a more direct style helps progress.

She has eleven years of clinical experience and holds a Master of Arts and the credentials LMHC and LPCC. Her background includes work with grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and fatherhood issues, and challenges that come with aging and caregiving.

Shannan typically holds an initial appointment by video and continues most follow-ups by phone, though she also offers live chat and text-based messaging. Her sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and vary in cost depending on location and availability. She does not accept international clients and provides services in English.

For people ready to begin, the process starts by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

How her approaches shape online therapy

Shannan uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes that reduce distress. CBT is practical and works well for anxiety, depression, sleep and stress-related problems.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening and creating a nonjudgmental space where the client sets the pace. That approach helps people explore their feelings and decide what matters most to them.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Shannan will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals, and she can shift between more supportive listening and more structured skill work as needed.

Online sessions can be done by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to match practical needs. Video is often used for an initial meeting, phone sessions suit many follow-ups and can fit a work break or a lower-bandwidth connection, while chat or text messaging can be useful for brief check-ins or ongoing support between calls. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and try different formats until the best match is found.