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Shannon Sartori

Supportive CBT-informed therapist with broad experience

LCSW Oklahoma

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Languages
English
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About Shannon

Shannon Sartori is an LCSW with two decades of clinical experience practicing in Oklahoma. She centers her work in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), blending practical skills with exploration of patterns that maintain distress.

Background and approach

Shannon brings a calm, warm presence and an empowerment-focused stance that helps clients recognize and build on their existing strengths. Her background spans youth and family centers, coordination of in-school therapy programs, management of Victims of Crime Act services, work with court and prison systems, assessment and referral for individuals with serious mental illness, and independent practice.

This variety of settings has shaped a flexible approach capable of addressing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, mood disorders, addictions, grief, and concerns such as ADHD, compassion fatigue, and gender dysphoria. Shannon aims to create an encouraging atmosphere where practical coping strategies are paired with attention to personal growth.

She communicates in English and practices as an Oklahoma LCSW, offering a combination of structured skill-building and reflective work to help people manage life changes and pursue healthier patterns.

CBT-informed care and flexible online sessions



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based approach that Shannon uses to help people identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, then replace them with strategies that reduce distress and improve functioning. CBT can be especially useful for anxiety, mood concerns, stress management, and many day-to-day coping challenges.

She also integrates an empowerment-oriented stance that focuses on recognizing and building personal strengths; this complements CBT by supporting longer-term growth and self-efficacy. Together these approaches aim to combine concrete skill building with attention to what clients already do well, tailoring interventions to each person’s goals.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time based on progress and feedback.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to maintain regular sessions, access care from home or work, and choose the interaction style that feels most helpful while working toward practical change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Shannon commonly address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, depression, addictions, grief, and career or life transitions.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Her style is relaxed and warm, with an empowerment focus. She uses cognitive behavioral therapy as a primary method alongside reflective approaches to help clients build practical skills and personal insight.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working in clinical settings such as youth and family centers, in-school therapy programs, victim services, court and prison systems, assessment and referral for serious mental illness, and independent practice.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in Oklahoma as OK LCSW 7571.
Does she provide services in other languages or accept international clients?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats does she offer for therapy?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.
How does pricing for sessions work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should someone do to begin working with her?
Prospective clients can select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

First responder issuesGender dysphoriaHIV / AIDSHoarding

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Oklahoma

Languages

English