- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Caregiver stress
About Shannan
Shannan OConnor is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, and intimacy-related concerns. She also addresses grief, depression, career strain, and caregiver stress.
Shannan focuses on helping people untangle feelings that get in the way of daily life. She treats issues like panic, social anxiety, isolation, control struggles, and the weight of guilt and shame. She offers practical conversation and coping strategies so clients can test what helps between sessions.
Shannan sees clients as the experts on their own stories and draws on their strengths during therapy. She listens for patterns and helps people notice habits of thought and behavior that keep problems going. Sessions include clear, down-to-earth talk about goals and small, doable steps to try outside of sessions.
Her background includes work with LGBT concerns, multicultural issues, compassion fatigue, and parenting stress. She brings five years of hands-on experience while keeping the work focused and understandable. The approach is collaborative and paced to what each person needs.
Shannan practices in California and offers sessions in English. International clients may be accepted; confirm current session options before booking. To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online booking flow.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Shannan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical work. One common approach is cognitive-style work that helps people notice and test thoughts that drive anxiety, guilt, or shame. This helps with panic, social anxiety, and negative self-talk by breaking down stressful thoughts into manageable steps to try.Another useful method is behavioral work that focuses on small, repeatable actions. For example, clients experiment with short exposure tasks for panic or social situations, or practice setting boundaries to reduce caregiver overload. These exercises are concrete and meant to be revisited between sessions to check what changed.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of therapy. She collaborates with each person to match methods to their goals, background, and what feels doable. That means sessions can shift as progress is made or as new challenges appear.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into busy days, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Discussing practical needs up front helps shape the session length and frequency to fit everyday life.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with related to guilt or shame?
She lists guilt and shame among the issues she addresses, alongside relationship problems, anxiety, grief, and caregiver stress.
How does she approach feelings of guilt and shame?
She works collaboratively, helping people notice patterns and try small, practical steps to shift unhelpful habits of thought and behavior.
What is her professional background and experience?
She is a California LMFT with five years of professional work experience supporting adults with a range of concerns.
Where is she licensed and what credentials does she hold?
She holds an LMFT credential and is licensed in California.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients; confirm current session options and any regional considerations before booking.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.