Shannon Oberndorf is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma, and self-esteem concerns. She uses a straightforward, compassionate approach to help clients find clearer ways to communicate and feel more connected to themselves. Sessions are focused on practical steps people can use between meetings to feel better in daily life.
With 20 years of clinical experience and a Colorado LMFT credential, Shannon brings long-term practice to each session. She works in a way that centers the person in front of her, listening first and then tailoring tools to fit each situation. Expect calm, direct conversation that aims to make real change feel manageable.
Her work often addresses patterns that show up again and again, like trouble setting boundaries, repeating old family dynamics, or feeling stuck after a loss. She combines time-tested talk therapy with goal-focused techniques to tackle issues such as grief, addiction, sleep disruption, parenting strain, and career stress.
Shannon draws on attachment-informed ideas and cognitive behavioral tools to notice how thoughts and early relationships shape present problems. Mindfulness practices and psychodynamic thinking are woven in when they help a client understand emotions and behavior more clearly.
People who choose her care can expect a steady, respectful process that emphasizes clearer communication and practical coping. To begin, visitors are asked to use the site Start Therapy flow to match and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
How attachment, CBT, and mindfulness shape online work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships affect current connections. It helps people notice patterns in close relationships and build safer ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple present-moment practices to reduce reactivity and increase awareness of emotions and bodily signals.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision can shift over time as different issues come into view and progress is made.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as scheduling shorter check-ins or avoiding travel time. It also allows continuity of care when life changes make in-person meetings harder. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available and how they might best fit your routine.
She supports people managing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, sleep issues, parenting strain, anger, career questions, and life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and compassionate, combining listening with practical steps. Sessions emphasize clearer communication and tools people can use between meetings.
What is her background and experience?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns and life situations, including trauma-informed work and relationship-focused care.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds an LMFT license and practices in Colorado as a Colorado LMFT.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted for remote work?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Shannon?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.