- Addictions and recovery
- Depression and anxiety
- CBT and DBT methods
About Shannon
Shannon Gutwein is a Wyoming LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 14 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing depression, anxiety, relationship problems, addiction, grief, and major life changes. Shannon also supports those coping with trauma, stress, anger, and issues related to intimacy and self-esteem.
Her sessions focus on clear, practical work. She listens for patterns in thoughts, behaviors, and relationships. Then she helps clients practice specific skills to manage mood, reduce stress, and improve communication. Sessions can include goal-setting and problem solving tied to everyday life.
Shannon draws on several evidence-based methods and keeps conversations direct and grounded. She may use cognitive-behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking. She also uses client-centered methods to follow what matters most to the person in the room.
When trauma or strong emotions are present, she brings techniques from dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness to help people tolerate distress and stay present. Motivational interviewing can help clients who are working on substance use, behavior change, or commitment to new goals.
Her practice includes work related to career concerns, ADHD, caregiver stress, first responder issues, and family of origin patterns. People who feel stuck after a job change, relationship shift, health issue, or loss may find practical support and concrete steps to try.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Shannon uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is often used for depression, anxiety, and stress, and it focuses on practical skills that can be practiced between sessions.She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy, which teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills can be useful for managing strong emotions, improving communication, and reducing reactive behaviors.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shannon will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean mixing CBT, DBT, mindfulness practices, and client-centered listening as the situation requires.
The profile does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life - for example by reducing travel, allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or offering an option when long commuting makes in-person visits difficult. Licensed professionals can still use these approaches effectively in virtual settings, adapting exercises and between-session work to match each client's routine.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Wyoming
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she focus on?
She works with depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship issues, grief, trauma, stress, career concerns, and related areas such as caregiver strain and first responder issues.
How would she describe her approach in sessions?
Her style is practical and client-centered. She combines clear skill-building with exploration of patterns in thinking and behavior.
How long has she been practicing clinically?
She has 14 years of experience as a clinician working with a range of mood, trauma, and life-change concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Wyoming LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker and practices in Wyoming.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not listed here; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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.