Shannon Crandall, LCSW

Shannon Crandall is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction concerns, and parenting strain. She focuses on practical steps people can use day to day. Shannon keeps language simple and direct so busy parents can follow along easily.

Shannon uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioral changes. She aims for clear goals and short-term skills people can practice between sessions. Conversations are straightforward and focused on what will make life feel more manageable.

Her background includes seven years working as a clinical social worker. She has experience in settings such as hospitals and community mental health centers as well as private practice. That mix influences her approach to problem solving and practical support.

Shannon brings a personal perspective as a mother of three young adults and understands the pressures of balancing family and work. She often addresses family stress, communication problems, caregiver strain, and issues tied to adoption and foster care in individual work. Clients can expect a clinician who notices both emotional concerns and real-life demands.

Sessions are offered from Missouri and are conducted in English. Her focus areas include mood disorders, postpartum concerns, ADHD, compassion fatigue, first responder issues, and women's health topics. The emphasis is on usable skills, steady progress, and adapting strategies to each person’s life.

CBT-based care delivered online and by phone

Shannon uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot patterns in their thinking that make emotions and behavior harder to manage. CBT focuses on practical steps such as testing thoughts, changing small behaviors, and building routines to improve mood and reduce anxiety.

The choice of approach is a collaborative process. Shannon will work with each person to decide whether CBT techniques fit their needs and goals, and she adapts strategies as progress is made. Together they set clear, achievable aims and review what helps between sessions.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people keep visual contact and work through exercises together. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging support brief check-ins, homework review, or ongoing step-by-step coaching between scheduled appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, parenting, or caregiving routines while keeping the focus on usable skills and steady progress.