Shanna Downing, LCSW

Licensed in Utah · 13 years in practice

Shanna Downing offers a warm, practical approach to therapy grounded in clear communication and respect.

License and registration

LCSW, Utah: 336043-3501 · expires September 2026
LCSW, Nevada: 8777-C · expires August 2026
NPI: 1033386123 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 13
Languages: English

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About Shanna

Shanna Downing offers a warm, practical approach to therapy grounded in clear communication and respect. She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in Utah. Her style focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, career challenges, depression, and major life changes.

She uses straightforward conversation to identify what feels most urgent. Sessions are tailored to each person's situation and goals rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. Shanna aims to create a calm space where clients can sort through feelings and next steps.

Background and approach

Her work draws on client-centered therapy to follow what matters most to the person in front of her. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to spot unhelpful thinking and build practical coping skills. Mindfulness and solution-focused tools are added when they fit the situation.

Shanna has 13 years of experience. Over that time she has supported people facing grief and end-of-life concerns, including hospice and end-of-life counseling. She also helps with career transitions and the routine stress that can affect daily life.

She approaches each case with sensitivity and compassion and adapts the plan as needs change. For those ready to try therapy, she works collaboratively to set clear steps and realistic goals. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Shanna names

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Online support

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Shanna commonly uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client's priorities, so the therapist helps someone set the agenda and pace for work. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns.

She also draws on mindfulness practices to help people notice stress and regulate emotions in the moment. Mindfulness exercises used in sessions can be short and easy to practice between meetings, which many people find useful when juggling work and family demands.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels helpful, then adjust methods over time. That collaborative process helps match techniques to your needs rather than expecting a single method to fit everyone.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for longer sessions and visual cues, phone calls work well for lower bandwidth or when hands-free is needed, live chat is handy for quick check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These formats make therapy more flexible around work, travel, and daily life.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist address?

Shanna focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, career issues, depression, and coping with life changes, with additional work in hospice and end-of-life counseling.

What is the therapeutic style like?

Her style is practical and client-centered, using listening and tailored plans to help people work through emotions and choices.

How much experience does the therapist have?

She brings 13 years of professional experience supporting people with grief, career transitions, mood concerns, and stress management.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LCSW credentialing and practices in Utah, with licensure noted for Utah and Nevada.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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