Shannon Donley, LSW
Licensed Social Worker
When behavior becomes a battle, communication breaks down, or trauma resurfaces—what families need most isn’t judgment. It’s understanding, structure, and someone who genuinely cares.
Supporting Children, Adolescents, Young Adults & Families With Compassion, Structure, and Real-Life Strategies
Is your child struggling with emotional outbursts, school stress, or behavioral challenges at home?
You don’t have to navigate it alone.
Shannon Donley is a Licensed Social Worker with over a decade of hands-on experience helping children, teens, young adults, and families navigate complex emotional and behavioral challenges. With dual Master’s degrees in Social Work and Criminology, Shannon blends clinical skill with deep insight into the systemic and environmental issues that often shape a person’s struggles.
She is especially skilled in working with children and adolescents who face emotional regulation issues, ADHD, autism, trauma, youth substance use, or involvement with the child welfare or legal system. Shannon’s approach is structured, empathetic, and deeply person-centered. She partners with both youth and their guardians to improve communication, teach coping skills, and reduce conflict at home and school.
Whether she’s helping a teen process grief, guiding a child through behavior management, or supporting a parent navigating an IEP or disability-related need, Shannon meets each client exactly where they are. Her work is informed by real-world experience, trauma-sensitive care, and a strong commitment to advocacy and emotional wellness.
Shannon believes in restoring family harmony, one conversation and one breakthrough at a time.
Specialties:
Child & Adolescent Behavior Challenges
Trauma Processing & Emotional Regulation
ADHD, Autism & Developmental Support
Youth Substance Use & Harm Reduction
Disability & IEP Advocacy
Family Communication & Conflict
Grief, Coping Skills & Social Development
Systems-Involved Youth (Legal/Child Welfare)
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TESTIMONIALS
What Shannon's Clients Say
“I found the staff professional and kind, explaining the process to me every step of the way. I understand myself more clearly now and have begun to make positive changes in my life. There was such a high level of customer service.”
Kate Moriss
Clinical Neurology
“I found the staff professional and kind, explaining the process to me every step of the way. I understand myself more clearly now and have begun to make positive changes in my life. There was such a high level of customer service.”
John Nickelson
Founder IT Hub
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does LSW mean?
A: LSW stands for Licensed Social Worker. It means Brooke has completed her Master’s in Social Work and passed the required licensing exams to provide clinical care under supervision. She is actively working toward her independent licensure (LISW), which allows for fully autonomous practice.
What age groups does Shannon work with?
Shannon supports clients ages 3–18, young adults, and families. She specializes in behavior regulation, trauma recovery, and communication-building across all developmental stages.
Can Shannon help with children diagnosed with ADHD or autism?
Yes. Shannon has extensive experience working with neurodivergent children and their families, offering emotional support, routine-building strategies, and parent collaboration to improve outcomes at home and school.
What is Shannon’s approach to family therapy?
Shannon partners with both youth and caregivers to build trust, repair communication, and restore balance within the family system. Her goal is to reduce stress while increasing emotional connection.
Does Shannon work with youth involved in the legal system or child welfare?
Yes. With a background in criminology and case management, Shannon understands the challenges youth face when involved with courts or child welfare and provides structure, advocacy, and emotional support.
How does Shannon help children and teens with emotional regulation or crisis situations?
Shannon teaches skills for calming intense emotions, building self-awareness, and navigating conflict. She also supports crisis intervention with strategies that prioritize safety and long-term well-being.
Can Shannon help parents understand and advocate within school systems or IEP processes?
Absolutely. Shannon has years of experience supporting families through disability services, IEP meetings, and school-based coordination. She helps caregivers navigate these systems with clarity and confidence.
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Medina, OH
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