Shannon Kaufman, LPCC
Guiding calm, practical steps through life change
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- Compassionate listening
- Practical coping skills
- Collaborative goal setting
About Shannon
Shannon Kaufman is an Ohio-licensed professional counselor (LPCC) with 14 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, and life transitions. Shannon aims to make first steps toward change feel manageable and supported.
She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about difficult feelings and events. Sessions emphasize listening and understanding, then practical steps clients can try between meetings. Shannon works collaboratively to identify small, realistic goals that build toward bigger changes.
Her work covers a wide range of concerns, including grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, career stress, and mood disorders such as depression and bipolar symptoms. She also supports people navigating identity and LGBT matters, attention challenges such as ADHD, and complications from chronic pain or caregiving roles.
Shannon uses methods that focus on the person as a whole. She draws from client-centered work to keep the conversation grounded in a person’s priorities. She also incorporates techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help manage thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
People who seek Shannon often want practical tools and steady support rather than quick fixes. She encourages gradual progress and adjusts strategies to fit each person’s life and pace. If you are thinking about change, she offers calm guidance and concrete steps to try.
She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about difficult feelings and events. Sessions emphasize listening and understanding, then practical steps clients can try between meetings. Shannon works collaboratively to identify small, realistic goals that build toward bigger changes.
Her work covers a wide range of concerns, including grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, career stress, and mood disorders such as depression and bipolar symptoms. She also supports people navigating identity and LGBT matters, attention challenges such as ADHD, and complications from chronic pain or caregiving roles.
Shannon uses methods that focus on the person as a whole. She draws from client-centered work to keep the conversation grounded in a person’s priorities. She also incorporates techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help manage thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
People who seek Shannon often want practical tools and steady support rather than quick fixes. She encourages gradual progress and adjusts strategies to fit each person’s life and pace. If you are thinking about change, she offers calm guidance and concrete steps to try.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Client-Centered Therapy puts the person's priorities first and focuses on listening, empathy, and building trust. This approach helps when someone needs a steady space to voice feelings and make sense of life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches specific skills to change unhelpful patterns. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and mood symptoms by offering practical exercises and homework.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. It is helpful for strong emotions, relationship challenges, and impulse-related concerns.
Deciding which approach to use is a shared process. Shannon will talk with each person about goals, life circumstances, and what feels most useful. Together they will try methods that fit the person's needs and adjust them as progress is made.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats Shannon currently offers before booking. Many people appreciate online work for fitting sessions into busy schedules, reducing travel time, and allowing check-ins during breaks. Some formats make it easier to have a shorter phone check-in, while others support longer, skills-focused sessions that include structured exercises and homework.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Shannon help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, career issues, bipolar and depression, and related topics such as ADHD and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and person-focused. She listens without judgment and works together with clients to set practical, achievable goals.
What is her professional background?
She holds an LPCC credential and has 14 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and life concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
Shannon is licensed as an LPCC in Ohio and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.