- Family and parenting focus
- Attachment-informed work
- Practical communication help
About Shannon
Shannon Oberndorf is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Colorado. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, parenting strain, and grief. Her work also covers depression, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, and issues around addiction and sleep. Shannon aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can speak honestly and be heard.
Shannon draws on two decades of clinical experience to guide sessions. She listens first, then helps clients name patterns that cause pain. Her approach mixes attachment-focused ideas with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. Conversations often move between looking at past relationships and trying new ways of responding now.
In sessions she emphasizes clear communication skills and problem-solving. Parents and caregivers can expect help untangling blended family dynamics, codependency, caregiver stress, and family of origin issues. She also addresses career concerns, compassion fatigue, and the pressures faced by first responders.
Therapy with Shannon tends to be collaborative and down-to-earth. She encourages small experiments between sessions to test new habits. Clients work on concrete steps for improving sleep, managing anger, and reducing avoidance or isolation.
Her background includes long-term work with trauma, attachment issues, and relationship repair. Shannon believes people have the capacity to change and to build lives that feel more connected and purposeful.
How therapy approaches shape online work
Shannon blends attachment-based ideas with cognitive behavioral techniques to help people understand relationship patterns and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Attachment-based work looks at how early bonds affect current relationships and helps people build more secure ways of relating. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting negative thought patterns and trying practical behavior changes to reduce anxiety and improve mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shannon will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. She discusses options, invites feedback, and adjusts the plan as progress and needs shift.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online therapy can help fit care into busy schedules by reducing travel time and making it easier to schedule sessions around work or family commitments. It also allows for shorter check-ins when needed and can make it simpler to maintain continuity of care during life transitions.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Shannon help with?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting, grief, depression, self-esteem, trauma, addictions, sleep problems, anger, and life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Shannon works in a straightforward, collaborative way. She listens without judgment and helps clients try new behaviors between sessions.
What experience does she bring?
She brings 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families on issues like attachment, trauma, and communication.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
Shannon is an LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and she practices in Colorado.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to get started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.