Shannon Flaherty Gibbons, LCSW

California LCSW for stress and relationships

Stress and anxiety
Relationship support
Parenting guidance

About Shannon Flaherty Gibbons

Shannon Flaherty Gibbons is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 26 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, address relationship and parenting concerns, and strengthen motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Shannon aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared and explored, allowing clients to reflect and work toward meaningful change.

Recognizing that seeking help takes courage, she offers steady support as clients take initial steps toward a more fulfilling life. Shannon works collaboratively to clarify goals and develop practical strategies tailored to each person’s circumstances. Her long practice history supports her ability to guide individuals through everyday pressures and transitions while respecting their pace and priorities.

Throughout her work she emphasizes empathy, attentive listening, and respectful partnership, helping people build coping skills and greater self-understanding. As an LCSW, she combines professional clinical training with years of hands-on experience to assist clients in navigating challenges and pursuing healthier, more satisfying ways of living.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesSelf esteem Coping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Shannon Flaherty Gibbons have?

Shannon Flaherty Gibbons has 26 years of experience.

Is Shannon Flaherty Gibbons a licensed therapist?

Yes, Shannon holds the LCSW credential. LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: CA LCSW 20321.

In which languages does Shannon Flaherty Gibbons provide therapy?

Shannon provides therapy in English.

Where is Shannon Flaherty Gibbons located?

Shannon is located in California.

How can I work with Shannon Flaherty Gibbons as my therapist?

You can work with Shannon Flaherty Gibbons through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Shannon Flaherty Gibbons work with international clients?

Shannon Flaherty Gibbons does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Shannon Flaherty Gibbons cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and it emphasizes taking values-driven action to build a meaningful life. This approach can be useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current connection patterns and emotional responses. It can help people improve communication, build trust, and address relationship or attachment concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shannon works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time so therapy feels relevant and effective.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow therapy to fit into busy schedules and different lifestyles. These options make it easier for people to maintain continuity of care across work, family, and other commitments while working with licensed professionals and therapists who can support progress remotely.

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