Shannon (Katie) Roghaar , LCSW

Shannon (Katie) Roghaar (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who brings clinical training and a trauma-informed perspective to work with people navigating addiction, trauma, and major life changes. She has spent 12 years working in medical and mental health settings, with six of those years focused specifically on substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health concerns. As a trained sexual assault advocate, she has significant experience supporting survivors of sexual violence and addressing related challenges such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress.

Roghaar holds undergraduate degrees in neuroscience from the University of Nevada, Reno and in human development and family studies from the University of Utah, and she earned a Master of Social Work in 2019. During her graduate training she specialized in Feminist Multicultural Therapy, a trauma-informed model that informs a client-centered style and allows integration of techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness-based practices. She has supported people with relationship difficulties, sexual-assault and domestic-violence trauma, self-esteem and empowerment work, suicidality, codependency, substance use concerns, and many other issues that arise during recovery and healing.

Her clinical experience includes working with medical professionals, students, young adults, first responders, many female-identifying individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. She values witnessing growth and healing and considers it a privilege to accompany people on their recovery journeys.

Therapeutic Approaches that Translate Well to Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and develop psychological flexibility - it teaches practical skills for noticing difficult thoughts and choosing actions that align with what matters most, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and challenges with change. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and the client's own capacity for growth - this approach creates a collaborative, nonjudgmental space for people to explore feelings, identity, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress - it offers concrete tools for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. This may involve blending strategies from different models so treatment feels practical and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility and easier access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for each person.