Shannon Oberndorf , LMFT

Shannon Oberndorf is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in Colorado who supports individuals, couples, and families facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, depression, and struggles with self-esteem. She offers trauma-informed care and draws on two decades of clinical experience to help people build stronger communication skills, improve their relationships, and reconnect with their own values and goals.

Shannon creates a warm, nonjudgmental space where people can name difficult thoughts and emotions and practice new ways of relating to themselves and others. She emphasizes practical coping strategies alongside deeper exploration of relational patterns, believing that everyone has a right to be heard and the capacity to create meaningful change. Her approach centers on collaboration, respect, and helping clients discover the resources within themselves to build a life they find more satisfying and balanced.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Shannon often integrates attachment-based therapy, client-centered therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy to address emotional and relational concerns. Attachment-based therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns and helps clients form healthier connections and greater emotional security. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathy, acceptance, and the client's own goals, creating a supportive environment where people can discover and use their strengths. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and build skills to manage anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Shannon works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaboration helps tailor sessions so they feel relevant and useful from the start.

Online therapy with Shannon is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or work and allow therapy to fit into busy lives while maintaining continuity of care.