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- Stress and anxiety
- LGBT and women's issues
- Trauma informed care
About Shanda
Licensed clinical social worker - LCSW-C in Maryland with 19 years of experience. Shanda Owens helps people address stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, and ADHD. She also focuses on LGBT issues, women's mental health, and problems that show up at work or in social situations.
Shanda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and says her work is collaborative. Sessions emphasize practical skills such as communication, managing impulsivity, and building self-respect. She guides people through processing difficult experiences and developing tools to manage mood and anxiety symptoms.
Her approach pays attention to how past experiences affect current relationships and choices. She supports people handling caregiver strain, workplace stress, and decisions about life purpose. She also works with people facing social anxiety, phobias, and post-traumatic stress reactions.
Shanda draws on nearly two decades in clinical practice to shape her interventions. She aims to be straightforward about goals and next steps so people know what a session will involve. Therapy includes talking through problems, practicing new skills, and checking progress over time.
Sessions are conducted in English and Shanda does not take international clients. Her practice uses a subscription billing model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment via the See online therapy options button.
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How evidence-based approaches guide online work
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on practical, research-supported ways to reduce symptoms and change unhelpful patterns. For example, techniques that teach coping skills and behavioral strategies help people manage anxiety and mood problems by practicing specific exercises and routines.Trauma-informed approaches pay attention to how past events affect current behavior and relationships. Work in this area typically involves pacing conversations, developing skills to manage strong emotions, and slowly processing memories when the person is ready.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps. Clients and the therapist decide together which strategies fit the person's needs and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove the need to travel for appointments. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and skill practice to virtual meetings so progress continues between sessions.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, workplace issues, and mood disorders.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, emphasizing evidence-based techniques. Sessions often include communication skills, impulse management, and strategies for anxiety and mood regulation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 19 years of clinical experience working in mental health settings. That experience informs how she structures sessions and selects interventions.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LCSW-C credential, licensed in Maryland. This is the credential listed for her practice.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I start a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.