Shannon (Katie) Roghaar, LCSW

Shannon (Katie) Roghaar, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings a trauma-informed, client-centered approach to therapy. She focuses on addictions and co-occurring mental health concerns, and she has extensive experience supporting survivors of sexual assault as a trained sexual assault advocate. Her practice also addresses trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship challenges, grief, compassion fatigue, and a range of life transitions and caregiving stresses.

Shannon earned undergraduate degrees in neuroscience and in human development and family studies, and she completed a master of social work. Her clinical training emphasized Feminist Multicultural Therapy, which shapes a flexible, culturally aware framework for her work. Within that framework she integrates techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, motivational interviewing, and various mindfulness practices to tailor care to each person’s needs.

She has worked with diverse groups including medical professionals, students, first responders, many female-identifying individuals, and members of the LGBTQ community. Shannon aims to be a compassionate witness to the healing process, supporting clients through recovery from substance use, processing trauma, strengthening relationships, and building coping skills and self-worth. She encourages clients to take the next step in their healing journey and partners with them to set goals and practice skills that fit their lives.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and build actions that align with those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than struggling with them. It can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, and patterns that interfere with meaningful life direction.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration. The therapist offers a supportive, nonjudgmental presence that allows clients to explore their experiences and find their own solutions, which can help with self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical skills to change them. CBT is commonly used for depression, anxiety, and coping with stress and can be paired with mindfulness techniques for added benefits.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Shannon (Katie) Roghaar works collaboratively with clients to determine what methods best match their goals, preferences, and needs. She draws on these approaches to create a treatment plan that is individualized and adaptable.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, continue care during life changes, and access support from home or other private settings while working with licensed professionals and therapists.