About Shannon
Shannon Caraway helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, and changes in life. He works with individuals struggling with self-esteem, depression, anger, parenting concerns, ADHD, career decisions, and relationship or family difficulties. Shannon is based in Arkansas and brings three years of clinical therapy experience to his practice.
Before becoming a therapist, he spent 18 years in education. He then shifted into mental health work as a case manager and admissions coordinator.
How Shannon works
After three years in those roles he completed a Master of Social Work and began practicing as a licensed clinical social worker. LCSW is shown after his name to indicate that credential. Shannon has worked in a range of settings, including inpatient psychiatric care for adults and older adults, outpatient clinics, day treatment programs, and school-based services.
He has met with clients across the lifespan in those settings, from young children to people in late life. That breadth gives him practical experience with different life stages. In sessions he uses straightforward, goal-focused methods.
He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change thoughts and behaviors that contribute to distress. He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear, achievable goals and build on what already works. Shannon practices with an approachable, down-to-earth style.
He helps people talk through what matters most, pick manageable steps, and track progress. The focus is on useful tools and steady movement forward.
Shannon lists 2 ways of working on the entry:
What Shannon works with
The areas below are the ones Shannon selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Parenting issues
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 3 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Arkansas |
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Online support options
How these approaches work online
Shannon commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and try new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on practical goals and quick steps to build what is already working in daily life; it is useful for stress, parenting challenges, and short-term problem solving.Choosing the right method is part of the work together. The therapist and client will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adapt approaches over time. That collaborative process helps make sure sessions stay relevant and focused on measurable progress.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls let people see facial expressions and use a full conversation format. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and text messaging support brief check-ins, ongoing planning, and flexible communication between longer sessions.
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