- Stress and anxiety
- Sleep and mood
- Family concerns
About Shana
Shana Funk is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana with 10 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, family concerns, sleep problems, parenting struggles, and depression. Shana also pays attention to related issues such as abandonment, caregiver stress, control issues, forgiveness, isolation or loneliness, life purpose, midlife transition, mood disorders, narcissism, and social anxiety or phobia.
Her style is practical and steady. She believes small, meaningful changes add up and help shift difficult situations. In sessions she talks through clear steps and everyday strategies people can use right away. Conversations aim to be direct and focused on what feels manageable for each person.
Shana draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms and life stresses. She helps people untangle relationship patterns, reduce anxiety, and improve sleep with concrete tools and pacing that fit daily life. She often breaks bigger problems into smaller actions to reduce overwhelm.
Clients can expect collaboration about goals and next steps. She encourages honest discussion of what’s getting in the way and what might be tried differently. The focus is on steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Shana works in English and accepts international clients. Sessions are organized through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule their first session.
Evidence-based approaches and how they work online
Shana uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address stress, anxiety, sleep disturbance, and relationship struggles. Cognitive approaches help identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with more balanced thinking; this can reduce anxiety and improve mood by changing how daily situations are interpreted. Behavioral techniques focus on changing routines and actions, such as sleep scheduling and gradual exposure to social situations, to produce steadier results over time.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to choose strategies that fit their goals, preferences, and everyday life. That means trying methods, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than assuming a single method will suit everyone.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, and other responsibilities. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when needed, reduce travel time, and let conversations focus on immediate daily challenges and practical steps to try between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, parenting and family conflict. Additional focuses include life purpose, caregiver stress, control issues, isolation, and social anxiety.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and breaks larger problems into small, manageable steps. Sessions focus on concrete strategies people can try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 10 years of professional experience working with stress and relational concerns.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is licensed in Indiana and conducts practice work from that location.
Does she work with people who live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific fees are provided during the signup process.
How do I get started with a first appointment?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.