Shannon Caraway, LCSW

Licensed in Arkansas · 3 years in practice

Shannon Caraway is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, parenting strain, and life transitions.

License and registration

LCSW, Arkansas: 8370-C · expires August 2026
NPI: 1841602141 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 3
Languages: English

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About Shannon

Shannon Caraway is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, parenting strain, and life transitions. He works with adults across a wide range of concerns including depression, self-esteem, relationship worries, trauma, anger, career issues, and attention differences. He also supports people in the LGBT community and those managing family conflict and change.

Shannon moved into mental health after an 18-year career in education. He began as a case manager and admissions coordinator, then earned a Master of Social Work and shifted into therapy work.

Background and approach

He has about three years of formal clinical experience as a therapist beyond his prior roles. His background includes geriatric and adult in-patient psychiatric settings as well as outpatient clinics, day treatment programs, and school-based services. That mix means he has seen many different care settings and age ranges, from very young children to older adults.

In sessions he uses practical approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people identify patterns, set achievable goals, and try new ways of coping. Shannon keeps the work straightforward and goal-oriented so people can use what they learn between sessions. He offers online options that include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

Those formats are chosen to fit busy schedules and different communication preferences, making it easier to fit therapy into daily life.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Shannon lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Grief
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Depression
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Anger management
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
ADHD

Approaches Shannon names

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Online support

Practical approaches and online sessions that fit your life

Shannon uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, test new ways of thinking, and practice skills that reduce anxiety or low mood. CBT sessions are often structured and include homework to try between meetings.

He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy, which narrows in on what a person wants to change and identifies small, workable steps to get there. That approach can be helpful for people who want concrete goals and faster progress on specific problems.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Shannon will work with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and the issues at hand. He adjusts plans as needs change so therapy stays relevant and practical.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful when visual interaction helps the conversation, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, chat works for short check-ins, and messaging lets people send updates or questions between sessions. These options provide flexibility to fit therapy into work, school, parenting, or other routines while keeping the focus on progress.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Shannon address?

He works with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, self-esteem and depression, as well as relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, anger, career concerns, coping with life changes, and ADHD.

What is his therapy style like?

Shannon uses practical, goal-focused methods that help people spot patterns and try small changes. Sessions aim to build skills and set realistic steps forward.

What experience does he bring?

Before clinical work he spent 18 years in education, then worked as a case manager and admissions coordinator. His therapy work includes about three years as a practicing clinician.

Where is Shannon licensed and based?

He is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Arkansas and practices with that credential.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He does not work with international clients at this time.

What formats are available for sessions?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and routines.

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