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Shannon Caraway

Practical, collaborative therapy for everyday challenges

LCSW Arkansas

Experience
3 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Parenting
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
Languages
English

About Shannon

Shannon Caraway brings a people-first focus to therapy and works with individuals across a wide age range. He draws on three years of clinical practice as a licensed clinical social worker to help clients navigating stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting challenges, relationship concerns, trauma, and life transitions.

Background and approach

His background in education and early roles in case management and admissions inform a practical, person-centered approach that values clear goals and collaborative problem solving. Before becoming a therapist Shannon spent 18 years in education and then moved into behavioral health, gaining experience in geriatric and adult inpatient psychiatry as well as outpatient, day treatment, and school-based settings.

He completed a master’s degree in social work and now applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy techniques to support coping skills, self-esteem, anger management, ADHD-related concerns, and career stress. Shannon’s caseload has included clients from age 3 through 99, and he emphasizes working with each person where they are to build manageable strategies and small, achievable changes.

CBT and Solution-Focused Care Online

Shannon often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and learn practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and related concerns. CBT involves learning small, concrete strategies to change thoughts and behaviors that contribute to emotional distress.

He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy, which emphasizes clear, attainable goals and building on strengths and past successes to create forward momentum. This approach is useful when clients want focused, goal-driven work to address specific problems or life adjustments.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative; Shannon works with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors interventions over time, combining techniques as needed and adjusting the plan based on what is most helpful.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for varying schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to attend appointments from home, maintain continuity during busy periods, and check in between live sessions when useful.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Shannon commonly address?
He works with a broad set of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting issues, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, anger, career matters, self-esteem, coping with life changes, LGBT issues, and ADHD.
What therapeutic style does he use?
Shannon uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy as primary approaches, combining skill-building and goal-oriented techniques to help clients develop practical coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of experience as a licensed therapist, plus earlier experience in case management and admissions and 18 years working in education prior to clinical training.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in Arkansas with licence number AR LCSW 8370-C.
Does he offer services in languages other than English?
Sessions are provided in English; he is not listed as offering services in other languages and is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
He conducts sessions via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Arkansas

Languages

English