Shannon Kaufman , LPCC

Shannon Kaufman is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Ohio with 14 years of clinical experience. She specializes in helping people manage stress and anxiety, address addictions, navigate LGBTQ+ related concerns, and work through trauma and abuse. Shannon emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be expressed candidly and explored at the client’s pace.

Her approach is collaborative and strengths-based, guiding each person toward more fulfilling and sustainable changes while honoring the courage it takes to begin therapy. As an LPCC, Shannon brings clinical training and practical tools to sessions while centering empathy and respect. She is committed to supporting individuals through difficult transitions and toward greater wellbeing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space where the client’s perspective guides the work. It helps people build self-awareness, strengthen decision-making, and develop their own solutions when facing life transitions, relationship challenges, or self-esteem concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, uses practical techniques to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with day-to-day challenges by teaching skills that can be applied between sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. DBT can be particularly helpful for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and reducing impulsive or self-destructive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Shannon works collaboratively with clients to determine the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods over time so therapy remains practical and relevant.

Online therapy with a licensed professional offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during life changes, and reach a therapist from familiar surroundings while still receiving structured, evidence-informed care.