About Shannon

Shannon Rosenbauer is a licensed clinician in Maryland with 12 years of experience. She combines practical talk therapy with a warm, straightforward style to help people facing big life stresses. She aims to make the first steps easier and encourages honesty about what is hard right now.

Shannon helps with a wide range of concerns including grief, anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, and ADHD. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiving strain, end-of-life issues, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

Her work includes issues around self-esteem, relationship strain, parenting stress, and career uncertainty. Her approach centers on the client. She listens first and tailors the plan to each person's goals.

Depending on what a person needs, sessions may draw on cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking patterns, motivational interviewing to build momentum for change, or mindfulness exercises to reduce stress in the moment. Shannon creates a nonjudgmental space where people can talk through painful feelings and practice new ways of coping. She emphasizes small, manageable steps that fit daily life.

Many people find this mix of practical tools and listening helpful when they feel stuck. She holds both an MD and a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical credential, MD and LCSW-C. Shannon works in Maryland and conducts sessions in English.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person and their priorities. It begins with listening and uses that understanding to guide what happens next, which can help when someone feels overwhelmed or unsure about next steps.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches clear skills for changing unhelpful thinking and developing new behaviors, which is often useful for anxiety, depression, and managing ADHD-related challenges.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and increase grounding. These techniques can be used between sessions to manage strong emotions and improve focus.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Shannon will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. The plan can change as progress is made and new challenges arise.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a short break or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to check in quickly or continue work between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives without losing therapeutic continuity.

Questions people ask

What concerns does Shannon help address?
She helps with grief, anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, ADHD, and related issues like self-esteem, relationship strain, parenting stress, and chronic illness challenges.
What is Shannon's therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and practical, combining listening with concrete tools from CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to meet individual goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Shannon has 12 years of professional work experience in clinical settings supporting a range of life stressors and medical-related challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds an MD and is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical, MD and LCSW-C, and practices in Maryland.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
Work can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits the client's needs.
How are costs and billing handled?
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 Shannon?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

Experience
12 years
Licensed
Maryland
Languages
English

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