- Empathic listening
- Practical skills
- Relationship focus
About Shannon
Shannon Oberndorf is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, low self-esteem, and depression. She writes plainly and listens closely. Her approach aims to make daily life feel more manageable and relationships clearer.
With 20 years of experience, Shannon uses a mix of methods to match each person’s needs. She often draws on Client-Centered Therapy to center the conversation on the person's own goals and experience. She also brings in Attachment-Based ideas to look at how early bonds shape current reactions, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to work on thoughts and behaviors that get in the way.
Shannon focuses on practical skills and clearer communication. Sessions usually include time to talk through what’s happening now, identify patterns, and try simple strategies to change daily routines and interactions. She emphasizes a nonjudgmental, accepting stance so people can be honest about hard feelings.
Her work includes support for grief, addiction concerns, sleep problems, parenting stresses, caregiver strain, blended family issues, codependency, and career or life-purpose questions. She also addresses post-traumatic stress, compassion fatigue, anger, and social anxiety.
Shannon practices in Colorado and provides services in English. To start, people follow the site’s intake steps to match with a therapist and schedule sessions based on availability.
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and perspective. It means the therapist follows your lead, listens deeply, and helps you clarify what change would look like. This approach can help with anxiety, self-esteem, and relationship concerns.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current patterns. It helps people notice repeated reactions in close relationships and try different ways of connecting when stress arises. That can be useful for attachment issues, communication problems, and blended family challenges.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with you about goals and preferences and suggest ways of working that fit those aims. Together you can try methods and adjust the plan as needed based on what feels helpful.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full session isn’t possible. It also lets people try talking through relationship or grief issues from wherever they are, while keeping scheduling flexible and focused on practical steps.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Shannon help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, career changes, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and nonjudgmental, with an emphasis on listening and collaborating. Sessions mix talking through difficult feelings with practical steps to try between meetings.
What is her background and experience?
Shannon has 20 years of clinical experience and has worked with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, relationships, and trauma-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the credential LMFT, specifically a Colorado LMFT, and practices in Colorado.
Are services offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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