Therapist profile
Shannon Rick, LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker - Family and parenting support
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- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Mindfulness skills
About Shannon
Shannon Rick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with four years of experience. She works with adults facing parenting strains, family conflict, substance use, mood concerns, and stress related to caregiving or work. Shannon names parenting, family problems, addictions, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and relationship issues among the concerns she supports.
She takes a client-centered, solution-focused stance. That means sessions begin with the person's current priorities and build concrete steps from there. Shannon uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns, and motivational interviewing to strengthen commitment to change.
Sessions also draw on dialectical behavior therapy skills and mindfulness practices to help manage strong emotions and moment-to-moment stress. She emphasizes communication skills, boundary setting, and practical strategies for improving self-esteem and relationships. Work often focuses on real-life problems such as blended family tensions, caregiver strain, or navigating divorce and separation.
Shannon combines a strengths-oriented perspective with structured tools. Together she and the client create a treatment plan that names small goals and tracks progress. Conversations are straightforward and goal-focused, with work that often includes skill practice between sessions.
Her additional focus areas include codependency, first responder issues, grief and hospice counseling, and co-morbid concerns like bipolar and ADHD. Sessions are conducted in English and reflect four years of clinical practice in New York.
How sessions work
Approaches used online and how they fit daily life
Shannon commonly uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in session. Client-centered work means the conversation starts with what matters most to the person and focuses on their goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches skills to change them.She also uses dialectical behavior therapy skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. DBT-based techniques are practical tools for handling anger, stress, and relationship strain, often taught as short exercises to practice between meetings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shannon will collaborate with the person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day schedule. That collaborative planning helps set clear steps and realistic homework or skills practice.
The biography does not list which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around parenting, work, or caregiving responsibilities because they reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about session length and format during the scheduling step to match therapy to everyday life.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of family and parenting concerns does she help with?
Shannon supports people dealing with parenting strain, blended family tensions, and general family problems. She also works with issues around divorce, separation, and family of origin matters.
How would she approach communication or anger problems?
She uses practical skill-building such as communication practice and DBT-informed emotion regulation. Sessions focus on specific steps to change patterns and improve interactions.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She holds an LCSW credential and has four years of clinical practice in New York. Her work includes supporting people with substance use, mood disorders, and caregiver stress.
Where is she licensed and based?
Shannon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York. Sessions are provided from that professional base.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Check the matching questionnaire for details.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing will be shown when arranging sessions.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process starts the intake and planning conversation.
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