- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma informed care
- LGBT focus
About Shanda
Shanda Owens is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C) practicing in Maryland with 19 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and questions about life purpose. Sessions focus on practical steps for daily functioning and clearer decisions after major changes.
Shanda commonly supports people from LGBTQ+ communities and women who are sorting through social anxiety, workplace strain, or mood challenges. She also helps those managing caregiver stress, communication problems, impulsivity, and issues around self-love. Her work addresses both recent struggles and longer-term patterns that affect daily life.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. Conversations cover how patterns show up, what gets in the way of next steps, and small experiments clients can try between sessions. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and trauma-informed approaches to guide problem-solving and emotional regulation.
In sessions clients can expect help naming priorities and practicing new ways to communicate and manage stress. Shanda pays attention to practical barriers that make change hard, such as work schedules or caregiving duties, and works with clients to find workable strategies.
She asks people to reflect on values and strengths when thinking about life purpose, rather than promising quick answers. The emphasis is on steady progress toward clearer direction, improved coping, and more dependable day-to-day routines.
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Shanda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and trauma-informed methods to address anxiety, PTSD symptoms, and relationship struggles. One common approach helps people learn practical skills for managing anxiety and impulsivity, focusing on breathing, grounding, and short behavioral experiments to test new responses. Another approach addresses trauma-related symptoms with methods that emphasize safety, pacing, and processing memories in manageable steps while building coping skills for daily life.Deciding which approach fits best is part of the work together. She will discuss options, try methods in session, and adjust based on your needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process helps identify what feels useful and sustainable for everyday life.
The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they reduce travel time, fit around work or caregiving commitments, and allow quicker check-ins when problems emerge. Online work can make it easier to practice communication skills between sessions and to apply strategies directly to real-life situations without rearranging a whole day.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and questions about life purpose. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, workplace problems, and social anxiety.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, using evidence-based techniques and trauma-informed principles. Sessions focus on problem-solving, communication skills, and strategies to manage mood and impulsivity.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of concerns from anxiety to trauma recovery. That background informs practical tools used in sessions.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C) in Maryland. Her practice is based in Maryland.
Which languages are offered and can she work with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Rates depend on the clients circumstances and location.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That initial step connects you to the intake process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.