Shannon (Katie) Roghaar, LCSW

Licensed in Utah · 5 years in practice

Shannon (Katie) Roghaar is a licensed clinical social worker with five years of clinical experience.

License and registration

LCSW, Utah: 11295958-3501 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1932577897 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 5
Languages: English

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About Shannon

Shannon (Katie) Roghaar is a licensed clinical social worker with five years of clinical experience. She practices from Utah and works with people facing addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. Katie uses straightforward, compassionate support to help people feel heard and take practical steps forward.

Katie began in the medical and mental health field over a decade ago and moved into social work after working closely with people affected by substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges.

Background and approach

She holds undergraduate degrees in neuroscience and in human development and family studies, and earned a Master of Social Work in 2019. Her clinical style is rooted in feminist multicultural ideas and client-centered care. That means she centers each person’s values and life story, and adapts tools to what fits for them.

She draws on techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, motivational interviewing, emotionally-focused ideas, and mindfulness practices. Katie has experience supporting survivors of sexual assault and people affected by domestic violence, codependency, and relationship distress. She also helps those coping with chronic illness, caregiving burdens, grief, career stress, and compassion fatigue.

Sessions focus on building coping skills, clarifying values, and taking manageable steps toward change. People who do best with Katie are those looking for practical strategies plus empathic listening. She offers a steady, nonjudgmental presence and works collaboratively to set goals and practice skills between sessions.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Shannon lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

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 Shannon names

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Online support

How Katie Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking action that aligns with them while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, depression, and addiction by shifting attention to what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through skill-building and experiments, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and improve coping. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and a nonjudgmental stance so people feel understood; this helps build trust and supports exploration of goals and identity.

Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. Katie collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their needs and preferences. She checks in regularly and adapts tools so sessions stay relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers flexibility for meetings by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video lets people connect face to face; phone can be easier when bandwidth is low or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow ongoing brief support and skill coaching between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy lives and to keep momentum between appointments.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Katie address?

She helps people with addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief, and stress-related concerns among other issues.

What is her general therapy style?

Her approach is client-centered and trauma-informed, using practical tools and compassionate listening to guide change.

What training and background does she have?

Katie holds a Master of Social Work and has worked in medical and mental health settings for over a decade, with five years as a licensed clinical social worker practicing clinically.

Where is Katie based and licensed?

She practices from Utah and holds a Utah LCSW credential.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted at this time.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.

How does pricing 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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