- Practical life skills
- Nonjudgmental listening
- Goal focused work
About Shannon
Shannon Kaufman is an Ohio licensed professional counselor clinical (LPCC) with 14 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, and trauma. Shannon aims to make beginning therapy feel manageable and straightforward for someone taking that first step.
She creates a calm, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can talk about hard things. Conversations are practical and grounded. Shannon listens first, then helps people find steps that fit their daily lives.
Her background includes work with LGBTQ concerns, grief, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy issues, and mood conditions such as depression and bipolar. She also supports people facing burnout, compassion fatigue, and the challenges that come with chronic illness or caregiving.
Shannon uses approaches that emphasize the client’s goals and strengths. That often means combining client-centered conversations with skill-based methods like cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior strategies. Motivational interviewing and trauma-focused work are part of her toolbox when they fit a person’s needs.
Sessions move at a pace chosen by the client. Shannon helps people break big problems into small, doable tasks. Her style is direct, caring, and focused on real change over time.
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on what matters to the person in front of the therapist. It involves listening closely, reflecting feelings, and letting the client set the pace and goals. This approach helps people who need a supportive space to make sense of change and choose next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and actions interact. It teaches practical skills for shifting thought patterns and behavior. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management because it emphasizes clear exercises and homework.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, adds skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better relationships. It teaches specific practices for staying steady during intense moments and improving communication.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each client about their goals, preferences, and daily life. Together they will choose methods that fit and can be adjusted as progress is made.
Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins during breaks at work or between responsibilities. They also allow approaches like CBT and DBT to be used with practical exercises that clients can practice between meetings.
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Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Shannon address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, mood conditions, and codependency among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is calm and direct. She listens first and then offers practical steps and skills that clients can use day to day.
What is her professional background?
Shannon has 14 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, LGBTQ topics, and addiction-related issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She holds an Ohio LPCC license and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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