Dr. Shannon Holliker

Dr. Shannon Holliker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who supports people seeking greater self-understanding, growth, and practical ways to navigate life’s challenges. She approaches therapy as a process that does not require having everything figured out at the start. Many clients begin with one concern and, through reflection and guided conversation, discover additional areas they want to strengthen or explore. Her aim is to offer steady, unconditional support while helping clients clarify what they want to change and what they want to protect in their lives.

Her work emphasizes honest dialogue and making room for thoughts and feelings that may seem difficult to say out loud. Dr. Holliker views therapy as a place where challenging emotions can be discussed openly and where progress is recognized, including the small victories that can be easy to overlook in adulthood. She collaborates with clients to set goals that can be tracked over time, while also respecting that therapy can look different for different people and does not always require revisiting the past in order to create meaningful change.

Dr. Holliker holds a PhD in Public Affairs with a social work focus, as well as two Master’s degrees in Social Work and in Child Development and Education. Her additional training in early childhood supports her specialty in parenting and in helping families who are affected by stress, trauma, or medical challenges. She has experience working with families of young children (ages 0-5), including supporting parents facing anxiety, depression, fertility concerns, developmental or behavioral questions, and family dynamics that may influence a child’s emotional or behavioral needs. She also provides individual therapy support for concerns such as anxiety, problem-focused depression, burnout, and the effects of trauma, recognizing that cumulative stressors can shape emotions in complex and often minimized ways.