- Strengths-based focus
- Practical steps
- Collaborative care
About Shannan
Shannan OConnor, LMFT, focuses on helping people deal with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, and intimacy-related issues. She works with clients who are facing grief, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, and transitions that feel overwhelming. Her style centers on recognizing each person as the expert in their own life and building on existing strengths to make meaningful change.
She approaches sessions as a collaborative process. Shannan emphasizes practical steps alongside supportive conversations. She helps clients identify small, manageable shifts that ease daily pressure and improve how they relate to others.
Shannan brings five years of professional experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist in California. That background includes helping people cope with trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, anger, and panic-related concerns. She also works with clients who face multicultural stressors, caregiver strain, guilt and shame, and social anxiety.
Her work is straightforward and respectful. She listens for patterns that cause repeated pain and helps clients try new ways of responding. Sessions often focus on improving communication, setting realistic boundaries, and strengthening self-care habits.
Shannan supports people who identify as LGBT and those navigating career or life changes. She invites curious, motivated clients to take small steps toward clearer goals and greater self-compassion.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Shannan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete changes and stronger relationships. One common approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful patterns in thoughts and behaviors and testing small changes to see what helps reduce anxiety and improve mood. Another approach centers on improving communication and boundary-setting to ease family conflict and intimacy problems.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. Shannan works together with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and everyday routines, and then recommends methods that fit those needs. This collaborative process helps tailor treatment to what actually works for the individual.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing commute time, allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or offering options that do not require being on camera. Talk with the therapist about how to arrange sessions that match your schedule and comfort.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Shannan address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, intimacy issues, parenting, grief, depression, and related worries such as caregiver stress, guilt, and isolation.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, focusing on clients' strengths and small, manageable changes to reduce daily pressure and improve relationships.
What is her clinical background?
Shannan has five years of professional experience working as a therapist and has supported people through trauma, compassion fatigue, panic concerns, and multicultural stressors.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in California.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options with the provider before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.