Shannon (Katie) Roghaar, LCSW
Collaborative, trauma-aware social worker
Details
| Name | Shannon (Katie) Roghaar |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Utah |
| Licensed in | Utah |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 5 |
About Shannon
Shannon (Katie) Roghaar is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Utah who draws on five years of focused mental health experience. She combined undergraduate studies in neuroscience and human development with a master’s in social work to build a practical, trauma-aware approach. Shannon often works with people facing addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and stress.
She also supports concerns around self-esteem, relationship challenges, and career or life transitions.
Background and approach
Her approach centers on listening first and then helping people tell their stories in clearer ways. She uses Narrative therapy ideas to help people separate themselves from painful events. She blends that with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered techniques to help clients notice what matters most and take small, values-based steps.
Shannon has experience in medical and crisis settings and has worked extensively with substance use and co-occurring mental health issues. She has supported people affected by sexual assault and domestic violence and has experience with caregiver stress, chronic illness, and cancer-related concerns. Her background informs a practical style that focuses on safety and steady progress.
Sessions are straightforward and conversational. Shannon uses mindfulness exercises, motivational interviewing, and cognitive-behavioral tools when they fit a person’s goals. She aims to make therapy feel like a thoughtful, steady conversation where clients set the pace and priorities.
People who value a collaborative, trauma-aware approach often find her style approachable. Shannon speaks English and practices in Utah as an LCSW.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse among the things Shannon works with, alongside the areas below.
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Shannon among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Shannon among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Shannon among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Shannon among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Shannon among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Shannon among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Shannon among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Shannon among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Shannon directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Shannon directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and ACT work online
Shannon often blends Narrative therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients reshape how they understand difficult events and move toward valued action. Narrative therapy focuses on separating a person from their problem by retelling parts of their story, which can reduce shame and open up new possibilities for change. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and committing to small actions that match what matters most.Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. Shannon will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan if something isn’t helpful, so clients are part of deciding what feels useful.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer conversation. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or when a quieter check-in fits the day. Live chat or text messaging can work well for short check-ins, notes between sessions, or people who prefer typed conversation. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy lives.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Shannon commonly address?
She works with addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, stress, self-esteem, relationship problems, career and life changes, and compassion fatigue among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is trauma-aware and conversational. She helps people tell their stories, notice values, and practice small steps using mindfulness and practical skills.
What background does she bring to sessions?
Shannon has five years of focused mental health experience and a master’s in social work. She has worked in medical and crisis settings and with substance use and co-occurring issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a Utah LCSW, which stands for licensed clinical social worker, and practices in Utah.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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