- Self esteem
- Depression
- Life purpose
About Shannon
Shannon Johnson is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) licensed in Illinois with seven years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing depression and low self-esteem. She also focuses on isolation, loneliness, self-love, and questions about life purpose.
Shannon helps people reconnect to a clearer sense of who they are. Sessions focus on practical steps to reduce self-doubt and on noticing small changes that build confidence. She listens for what matters to each person and uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work.
In the room she emphasizes steady, honest conversation rather than quick fixes. Clients can expect a mix of talking through recent struggles, looking at patterns that keep them stuck, and trying out new ways of relating to themselves. She checks in on what’s working and adjusts the pace as needed.
Shannon pays attention to how loneliness and isolation shape mood and self-view. She helps people name those forces and find tangible ways to increase connection and self-compassion. Questions about life purpose are treated as practical problems that can be broken into smaller steps.
Her approach aims to make daily life more manageable while people consider longer term direction. She encourages realistic practices for building self-love and steadiness. To begin, readers select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Shannon uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide online work. One common approach focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors so mood and confidence improve; this involves noticing thinking patterns and practicing small behavioral changes. Another frequent focus is strengthening self-regard through structured exercises and conversational work that help people notice their strengths and build self-love.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Shannon will talk with each person about goals, current struggles, and preferences, and then recommend methods that fit. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as needed as the work progresses.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats she offers. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow a quieter check-in when needed. It can also let people try different session rhythms while assessing what best supports their work on depression, self-esteem, loneliness, and life purpose.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She works with depression and low self-esteem and also focuses on isolation, loneliness, self-love, and questions about life purpose.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical conversation to identify patterns and try small, manageable changes. Work is paced to match what feels doable.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience practicing as a clinician, working with adults on mood and self-regard concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) licensed in Illinois and practices with that credential.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
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 that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.