Shanna Downing

Shanna Downing is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who centers her practice on mindfulness and practical tools that help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, career challenges, and depression. She writes treatment plans to fit each person's needs and emphasizes respect and compassion in every conversation. Her approach is grounded and straightforward, aimed at helping people move toward a more fulfilling life.

With 13 years of clinical experience, Shanna combines mindfulness with cognitive behavioral ideas and client-centered listening. She draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies when they fit the situation. This mix helps people identify small, manageable steps when life feels overwhelming.

Shanna also has focused experience in hospice and end-of-life counseling, so she is familiar with the conversations that arise around loss and transitions. She uses clear, practical language to help people process grief and plan next steps at their own pace.

Sessions are collaborative and tailored to each person’s goals. Shanna helps clients notice patterns, practice new responses, and test changes between sessions. Her style is direct but warm, aiming to make therapy a useful part of everyday life.

She is licensed in Utah as an LCSW. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step are used so the therapy plan can reflect the person’s needs and timing.

How mindfulness and practical therapy work online

Mindfulness Therapy helps people learn to notice thoughts and bodily reactions without getting swept up by them. It often includes simple breathing and attention practices that reduce overwhelm and support clearer decision making, which can help with stress, anxiety, and grief.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship so the conversation follows the client’s goals. This approach emphasizes empathy and collaboration to help people articulate what matters most to them.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people test unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviors in small steps, which can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and adapt techniques accordingly. That collaborative process helps choose whether to emphasize mindfulness practice, CBT skills, motivational interviewing, or solution-focused steps.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing appointments during work breaks or from a quieter room at home. It can also make shorter check-ins or regular weekly sessions simpler to maintain, helping therapy feel practical and sustainable.