About Shirron
Shirron Gardner-Jackson is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Ohio who focuses on practical, evidence-based help for stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, self-esteem, and depression. She draws on 15 years of experience to guide people through difficult moments and to build stronger coping skills. She believes people are experts on their own lives and starts therapy by listening closely.
Sessions often combine talk therapy with tools aimed at changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How Shirron works
The goal is to reduce symptoms and increase everyday functioning. Her background includes a Master’s degree in Social Work from Indiana Wesleyan University and a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology and Sociology from The Ohio State University. Over her career she has worked in addiction studies and programs that address criminal behavior, which informs her practical approach to problem solving.
Therapy can include strategies from cognitive behavioral ideas, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavior approaches, psychodynamic concepts, solution-focused work, and faith-informed reflections. She also offers health and nutrition education and tools to strengthen self-esteem and reduce co-dependent patterns. Outside work she is a mother and values family life, bringing a whole-person view to care that blends mind-body awareness with everyday tools.
People who want concrete steps and steady support often find this approach helpful.
What Shirron works with
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Training and background
| Register | LISW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 15 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Ohio |
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Online support options
How evidence-based approaches translate to online care
Shirron uses several evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and practical change. Cognitive behavioral approaches help identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. Motivational interviewing emphasizes clients' own reasons for change and helps increase motivation when facing addictions or ambivalence. Dialectical behavior ideas provide concrete skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and reducing impulsive actions.Finding the right approach is part of working together. The therapist and client will review needs, goals, and preferences and try methods that fit the person's life. This collaborative process helps shape a plan that feels realistic and useful.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats before booking since formats were not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare, or other commitments. It can also allow shorter check-ins, the option to use audio-only sessions when bandwidth is low, and the flexibility to meet without travel. Licensed professionals often combine practical skill-building with regular follow-up to track progress and adjust the approach as needed.
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