Shannon Kaufman, LPCC

Shannon Kaufman is an LPCC licensed in Ohio with 14 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and concerns related to LGBT identity. Shannon aims to make beginning therapy as simple and direct as possible for someone feeling overwhelmed.

She builds a nonjudgmental space where clients can say what they really think and feel. Conversations are practical and grounded. Shannon helps people name problems, try small changes, and notice what shifts work for them.

Her work combines client-centered methods with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. She also uses motivational interviewing to support change and trauma-focused ideas when past events affect daily life. Those methods are selected to match what each person needs rather than as a one-size-fits-all plan.

Shannon also addresses relationship stress, parenting strain, grief, self-esteem, career worries, ADHD-related challenges, and caregiver burnout. She helps people find clearer communication and better coping habits so daily life becomes more manageable.

Sessions move at the client’s pace and focus on realistic next steps. Many clients leave with practical strategies they can use between sessions and a clearer sense of what to try next.

Approaches that guide online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. It is about making space for honest conversation and helping people decide what matters most to them.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical skills to change them. It can help with anxiety, depression, and day-to-day coping challenges.

Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication skills. It is useful when feelings are intense or when relationships are a source of repeated stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist collaborates with each person to pick methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Plans are adjusted as therapy moves forward so the approach stays useful.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make scheduling easier and help therapy fit around school, work, or caregiving. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a full session isn't needed and reduce travel time so therapy is simpler to attend.