Shannon Flaherty Gibbons, LCSW
Therapist in California
Shannon Flaherty Gibbons is a licensed clinical social worker with 26 years of experience in California.
- Licensed inCalifornia
- License20321
- NPI 1457180697
- Experience26+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Shannon
Shannon Flaherty Gibbons is a licensed clinical social worker with 26 years of experience in California. She focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, parenting concerns, and building self-esteem. Shannon aims to make the first steps toward change feel more manageable for people who are unsure where to begin.
She creates a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through what matters most to them. Conversations are straightforward and focused on day-to-day challenges.
Background and approach
Shannon listens for patterns in thoughts and behavior, then works with each person to try different ways of responding. Her approach blends several evidence-based methods to match what each person needs. She uses Attachment-Based Therapy ideas to look at how early bonds influence current relationships.
She also draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address worry, avoidance, and stuck thinking. Sessions often include simple exercises and concrete skills to use between meetings. Shannon encourages small, practical steps so change feels possible and sustainable.
She helps people set clear goals and measures progress together. Shannon also supports those dealing with medical or caregiving stress, chronic illness, grief, or life transitions. She pays attention to how health and family roles shape daily life, and she helps people find ways to cope without adding pressure.
Credentials
- LCSW (California)
- License 20321 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1457180697 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Shannon lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dissociation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Shannon names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
- Systemic Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How attachment and action-focused therapies work online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current patterns. Online sessions can help people notice how past bonds affect trust and closeness now, and then try new ways of relating in daily life. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and choosing actions that align with values. It helps with anxiety, stress, and motivation by teaching simple exercises to shift focus from avoidance to meaningful steps.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about current struggles, goals, and what feels most comfortable. Together they adapt methods and pace so the work fits the person's needs and preferences rather than forcing a single model.
Online therapy offers flexibility in how people connect. Video calls let for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat or text-based messaging can be used for brief check-ins, homework exchanges, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or health-related schedules while still using attachment and action-oriented methods.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does she commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting worries, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include abandonment, attachment issues, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Shannon offers a warm, nonjudgmental space and focuses on clear, practical steps. Sessions aim to be straightforward, with exercises and skills to practice between meetings.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 26 years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker. That background includes work with people facing medical, caregiving, and relationship-related stress.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds a California LCSW and practices in California. Location-specific licensing information is reflected by the CA LCSW credential.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
How are sessions delivered?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on the client's preference.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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