- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Trauma-focused work
About Shannon
Shannon Kaufman is an Ohio LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with 14 years of experience supporting adults through stressful life changes. She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBTQ concerns, trauma and abuse, and related struggles such as grief and relationship issues.
Shannon focuses on practical conversation and steady support. She listens without judgment and helps people name what is happening. Sessions are meant to be straightforward and focused on next steps that feel manageable.
Her background includes work with people facing career shifts, parenting strain, chronic health challenges, and identity questions. She uses familiar, evidence-based approaches to help break down problems and build new routines or coping skills.
In practice she combines Client-Centered methods with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools when they fit a person's goals. Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Focused Therapy are also part of her toolkit for people dealing with change or past harm.
Shannon aims to help people make concrete changes over time. She supports exploration of relationships, intimacy concerns, and issues like ADHD or mood disorders without rushing the process. To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a collaborative relationship. Online sessions using this approach concentrate on clear, person-led conversation and on identifying what the client wants to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; online CBT often uses short skill practice, homework, and concrete tools to shift unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation and coping skills; delivered virtually, it can teach breathing, grounding, and communication techniques that people can use between sessions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Shannon will work together with each person to decide which methods match their goals and situation. That collaborative process means methods can be combined or adjusted as needs become clearer.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around study, jobs, or busy schedules. It can allow shorter check-ins, reduce travel time, and make regular appointments more practical. Licensed professionals can also assign brief exercises to practice between sessions so progress continues outside of meeting time.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBTQ issues, trauma and abuse, plus related concerns like grief, relationship problems, parenting strain, and career stress.
How would she approach therapy sessions?
She uses a client-centered style that focuses on your goals and preferences. She also draws on CBT and DBT skills and motivational interviewing when those methods fit the work.
How much experience does she have?
Shannon has 14 years of professional experience working with adults on life transitions and mental health challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor licensed in Ohio.
Does she see people who speak other languages or live abroad?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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