Shannon Rick, LCSW

Shannon Rick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people manage anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship strain, grief, and major life changes. She also supports people coping with stress, anger, low self-esteem, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and caregiver fatigue. Shannon’s tone is practical and focused on real steps forward. She works in a client-centered, solution-focused way that begins with listening. Shannon partners with each person to clarify goals and build a plan that fits their life. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness skills to address thoughts, behaviors, and emotional regulation. Sessions tend to emphasize skill-building and short-term strategies alongside deeper conversation about patterns and history. Shannon helps people learn communication skills, manage cravings and substance-related concerns, and strengthen coping with grief or loss. She also supports navigation of blended family issues, codependency, and relationship communication problems. With four years of clinical experience, she aims to meet people where they are and move steadily toward practical change. Shannon tailors interventions to each person’s strengths and needs rather than offering a one-size-fits-all plan. She practices in New York and conducts sessions in English. Before scheduling, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details through the site.

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Shannon uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on each person’s goals and strengths, helping them lead sessions and shape the plan. This approach is helpful for people who want a supportive, collaborative working relationship and clear goal-setting.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of her work and targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with practical exercises. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching skills to change thinking patterns and daily habits.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are also included when helpful, offering concrete tools for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening communication. These skills can aid people dealing with strong moods, relationship conflict, or self-regulation difficulties.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Shannon will discuss goals and preferences and try different techniques to see what fits best. She adjusts the mix of skill work, motivational interviewing, and mindful practices based on what helps the individual make progress.

Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, cut down commute time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people practice skills between meetings. Talk with Shannon about how remote sessions might fit your routine and needs.