- Attachment based work
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Communication skills
About Shannon
Shannon Oberndorf is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Colorado with 20 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, self-esteem concerns, depression, addictions, grief, parenting strain, and family of origin issues. Her practice focuses on practical ways to cope when life feels overwhelming and on improving communication and closeness in relationships.
Shannon draws on several approaches to help people notice patterns that began in childhood and still affect current relationships. She uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early bonds shape expectations in adult connections. She also uses client-centered methods to make sessions focused on each person's concerns and pacing.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness tools appear in her work to reduce anxious thinking and improve sleep and daily coping. Psychodynamic perspectives are sometimes used to identify repeating family roles and how those roles influence behavior now. Sessions typically involve talking through recent problems, noticing patterns, and trying small changes between meetings.
She encourages straightforward communication practice for people managing blended family issues, caregiver stress, codependency, and first responder concerns. Topics such as guilt, shame, forgiveness, and life purpose are addressed in clear, concrete ways. Shannon also supports people dealing with compassion fatigue and career-related stress.
Her approach aims to help people name unhelpful patterns, practice different responses, and build clearer communication. The work is collaborative and paced to the person's comfort. The first session focuses on what matters now and what a realistic next step looks like.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape expectations and responses in adult connections. Online sessions can use this approach to identify repeating roles and practice different ways of relating to partners and family members.Client-Centered Therapy puts the client's concerns and pace first. In remote sessions this means the therapist follows what matters most in the moment and adapts techniques to fit the person's needs, whether that means talking through a recent conflict or practicing new communication skills.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. Online work often includes simple between-session exercises such as tracking sleep, trying a brief breathing practice, or trying a new communication script and reporting back.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist and client decide together which methods to try based on goals, current problems, and personal preferences. Sessions are collaborative and revisited as needs change.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Some people find video helps with visual cues, while phone sessions can be quieter and use less bandwidth; discuss what fits your routine and comfort when you schedule.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, self-esteem issues, depression, addictions, grief, parenting strain, and family of origin issues among other areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She practices in a collaborative, client-centered way that looks for practical changes. Sessions focus on current problems, patterns from the past, and concrete communication practice.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of concerns including attachment and family issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - and practices in Colorado.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats does she provide?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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