- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- LGBT concerns
About Shannon
Shannon Kaster is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with three years of direct therapy experience and a decade working in social work. She blends clinical practice with a creative background to support people facing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, and struggles with identity and self-worth. Shannon uses curiosity and expressive tools to help clients find practical steps forward.
Her work is geared toward loosening what feels constricting and helping people discover new possibilities. Sessions focus on small, concrete changes that build clarity and confidence over time. She often brings creative exercises into conversations to make progress feel less clinical and more connected to everyday life.
Shannon draws on nervous-system-informed methods to address the physical side of stress and trauma. That can mean helping people notice how their body responds to emotions and learning simple ways to reduce intense reactions. This approach is offered alongside talk-based strategies for communication and problem solving.
She also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, post-traumatic stress, panic attacks, and issues that come up around pregnancy and childbirth. Challenges like communication problems, separation, and family conflict are approached with practical skills and curiosity rather than labels.
Shannon works in Iowa and conducts sessions in English. If you want to begin, follow the site process to match with her and schedule appointments according to availability.
How evidence-based methods translate to online work
Shannon uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside creative methods to support practical change. One approach focuses on nervous-system-informed practices that help people notice bodily reactions to stress and learn simple self-regulation strategies. This can be helpful for panic attacks, trauma responses, and moments of intense anxiety.Another approach brings expressive tools into sessions, such as creative exercises and activities that invite new ways to talk about problems. These methods can make difficult topics easier to name and can help generate concrete steps for parenting and family-related stress.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with each person to figure out which techniques match their needs, goals, and preferences. Methods may be adjusted over time as progress and comfort change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy routines, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also offers flexibility for people balancing caregiving, work, and appointments while keeping the focus on real-world changes.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Shannon commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, parenting struggles, LGBT concerns, trauma and self-esteem issues. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, communication problems, and post-traumatic stress.
What is her general therapy style?
Work tends to be practical and curious, mixing talk with expressive tools. Nervous-system-informed practices are used to help with physical reactions to stress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Shannon has three years of direct therapy experience and ten years total working in the social work field.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a LISW, which stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker, and she is based in Iowa.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Shannon?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.