- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Shannon
Shannon Kaufman is an Ohio LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with 14 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBTQ concerns, trauma and abuse, and anger. Shannon speaks English and works from an Ohio practice.
Shannon focuses on practical conversation and steady problem solving. She listens to what matters most and helps people name patterns that get in the way. Sessions are direct and down-to-earth, aimed at reducing reactivity and improving daily functioning.
She uses several evidence-informed approaches to guide sessions, including client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused work. Those approaches are used to help with mood problems, compulsive behaviors, relationship conflict, and the stress that follows big life changes.
In a meeting with Shannon, clients can expect to outline clear goals and try small, manageable steps between sessions. She helps people practice new ways of responding to anger and frustration, strengthen communication, and plan for triggers that cause setbacks.
Shannon also works with issues such as grief, intimacy-related concerns, parenting stress, ADHD, depression, bipolar symptoms, and career strain. She is willing to address complex background topics like attachment, adoption and foster care, body image, and caregiving stress. Getting started involves completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Shannon commonly uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques in sessions. Client-centered work means the conversation centers on what the person brings each week and on building practical coping steps. Cognitive behavioral work focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns, then testing small changes to reduce anxiety, anger, and compulsive behaviors.She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills when emotional regulation is a primary concern. DBT-style skills training offers concrete tools for managing intense feelings, improving distress tolerance, and practicing better interpersonal responses. These approaches are often used together to address trauma responses, addiction-related patterns, and relationship strain.
Finding the best combination of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that fit their goals and preferences and will adapt techniques as progress is made.
Session formats are not listed in the provided biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Many people appreciate online work because it can fit more easily into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online sessions can make it simpler to keep consistent practice and to try skills between meetings without rearranging daily life.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting stress, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and conversational. She focuses on clear goals, skill practice, and reducing reactivity in daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral issues.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an Ohio LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor practicing in Ohio.
Are sessions offered in any other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.