- ACT methods
- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness practice
About Shannon
Shannon Julianne Toy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Clinical in Maryland (LCSW-C) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with seven years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, eating and body image issues, relationship and intimacy problems, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, and challenges tied to identity and sexuality including LGBT matters. She also notes work around compassion fatigue, career worries, and coping with life changes.
Julianne uses practical, goal-oriented methods in sessions. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered approaches to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new responses. Mindfulness and narrative techniques are also part of her practice when they fit the client's goals.
She has worked in many settings including homes, hospitals, schools, courts, and community programs. That background includes crisis response, short-term interventions, individual counseling, and group work. Her varied experience informs how she adapts conversations to everyday life situations.
Shannon prefers collaborative work. She includes clients in planning and sets clear, practical steps to address specific problems. Sessions often focus on small experiments, behavior changes, and clearer communication with others.
Sessions are conducted in English. Cost varies by location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients in Michigan should confirm current session options before booking and can start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Shannon uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice painful thoughts and learn to act in ways that reflect their values. ACT can be useful for ongoing shame, guilt, or avoidance by shifting the focus from removing thoughts to changing behavior and meaning.She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thinking that keep someone stuck and to test alternative responses in everyday life. Client-Centered Therapy underpins her style by keeping the client's perspective central and by involving the person in planning each step.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. She will work with clients to pick methods that fit their goals, whether that means more behavioral experiments, values-based efforts, or narrative work to reframe painful memories. The choice is based on needs, goals, and what feels practical for the client.
Session formats are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Many clients appreciate online sessions because they can fit work or family schedules, have shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Talk with her during the matching process about session length, pacing, and how to structure meetings to fit everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Maryland, Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, eating and body image issues, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy problems, parenting strain, ADHD, and related concerns.
How would she approach shame or guilt?
She uses practical, goal-focused methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses over time.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has seven years of clinical experience and has worked in homes, hospitals, schools, courts, and community settings, including crisis response, individual therapy, and group work.
Which credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds LCSW-C in Maryland and LCSW in Virginia, and she is listed with an LMSW in Michigan; the profile notes Michigan as a location for practice details.
Are sessions offered in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; confirm rates for your state when you begin the matching process.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session once matched.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.