- Stress and anxiety
- LGBT affirming
- Workplace focus
About Shanda
Shanda Owens is a licensed clinical social worker with 19 years of practice in Maryland. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, ADHD, and questions about identity and belonging. Her style is warm and collaborative, focused on practical steps people can use day to day.
She centers work on what matters most to each person. Sessions often focus on building self-love, improving communication, and handling workplace stress. She supports clients through trauma recovery and mood-related concerns with an emphasis on steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Her practice explicitly supports people from LGBT communities and addresses women’s mental health concerns without making assumptions. She also helps with social anxiety, impulsivity, caregiver strain, and finding a clearer sense of life purpose. Conversations aim to be straightforward and respectful.
Shanda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and brings a trauma-informed perspective to sessions. She works with clients to develop coping strategies, refine communication skills, and set practical goals that fit everyday life. The pace and focus depend on each person’s needs.
People who want to start are invited to use the site’s Start Therapy process. That begins with a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling according to therapist availability. Fees vary by location and a subscription model is used, which can be canceled at any time.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Shanda works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a trauma-informed perspective to help people manage anxiety, process past experiences, and improve how they relate to others. One approach focuses on practical coping skills for anxiety and mood concerns, teaching step-by-step tools to reduce symptoms and handle stress in daily life. Another approach emphasizes trauma-informed care, which helps people process painful memories at a pace that feels manageable and rebuild a sense of safety and agency.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist discusses goals and preferences with each person and adapts methods as needed. This is a collaborative process that lets the client steer what feels most useful in sessions.
The practical benefits of online therapy can include easier scheduling around work and family obligations, shorter check-ins when time is limited, and options that reduce commute time so therapy fits into a busy day. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which formats are currently offered before booking. Licensed professionals can help design a plan that fits both therapeutic goals and everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
19+ years
Credentials
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
This therapist supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, ADHD, and workplace issues. Additional areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, impulsivity, mood disorders, social anxiety, and women's issues.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on building self-love, improving communication, and developing strategies that fit everyday life.
What experience does the therapist bring?
She has 19 years of clinical experience working with people on a range of life challenges, including trauma recovery and workplace stress.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LCSW-C credential in Maryland and practices in that state.
What languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs and payment handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.