At a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Utah / 336043-3501; LCSW, Nevada / 8777-C
- NPI
- 1033386123
- Experience
- 13 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Utah
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Compassionate listening
- Goal-focused work
- Grief and hospice support
About Shanna
Shanna Downing is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, career concerns, depression, and life transitions. She uses a calm, respectful approach and emphasizes tailoring conversations and plans to each person's needs. Shanna aims to make the first step toward change feel doable and supported.
With 13 years of clinical experience, Shanna draws on methods that keep sessions practical and focused. She uses client-centered strategies to listen and reflect what matters to the person in front of her. Cognitive behavioral ideas help identify unhelpful thinking and try small experiments to test new behaviors.
Shanna also incorporates motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change and to build momentum at a comfortable pace. Mindfulness practices are used when attention, stress reduction, or managing strong emotions would help. Solution-focused techniques help set concrete next steps when people want short-term progress.
Her work includes hospice and end-of-life counseling, offering support around grief and the practical strains that can come with serious illness. She adapts conversation style and pacing to what each person needs in the moment.
Shanna is licensed as an LCSW in Utah and Nevada. She strives to be compassionate and sensitive, and to help people develop realistic plans they can use between sessions.
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Approaches that guide online sessions
Motivational Interviewing focuses on drawing out a person’s own reasons for change and building motivation through respectful conversation; it can help when someone feels stuck or uncertain about next steps. Client-centered therapy puts the person’s concerns and goals at the center, using active listening and reflection to clarify what matters most and to shape the pace of work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and actions influence mood and practical steps that can reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, then adapt methods over time. Expect a mix of listening, practical planning, and short experiments you can try between sessions so progress is visible.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow for quick check-ins during a work break or between appointments. It can also let people use techniques such as brief mindfulness practices or homework exercises in the context of their daily routine. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Hospice and end-of-life counselingTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyExperience
13+ years
Listed in
Utah, Nevada
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Shanna works with stress, anxiety, grief, career challenges, depression, and coping with life changes. She also has a focus in hospice and end-of-life counseling.
How would you describe the therapist's style and approach?
The style is practical and person-centered, with an emphasis on listening and tailoring the conversation to individual needs. Sessions combine reflection, goal-setting, and small action steps.
What kind of clinical background does the therapist have?
She has 13 years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns related to stress, mood, and life transitions.
Which credentials and region are listed for this clinician?
She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Utah and Nevada, with practice tied to Utah in this profile.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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