Shannon Kaufman , LPCC

Shannon Kaufman is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Ohio with 14 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBTQ+ related concerns, and trauma and abuse. She prioritizes creating a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored openly and honestly. Shannon collaborates with each person to clarify goals and develop practical steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life. Taking the first step toward change often takes courage, and she offers steady support and encouragement throughout that process.

Her approach centers on understanding an individual’s strengths and life context while addressing the challenges that brought them to therapy. Shannon works with clients to build coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and strengthen relationships so they can better manage transitions, setbacks, and ongoing stressors. As an LPCC, she holds a clinical counseling license that reflects advanced training to provide therapeutic care and support. Shannon aims to meet clients where they are and to help them move forward at a pace that feels right for them.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Shannon integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to address a wide range of concerns. Client-centered therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens closely and supports the client’s own pace of discovery and growth - it is often helpful for clients seeking acceptance and clarity around personal values and identity. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and developing practical strategies to change behaviors and emotional responses; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Shannon works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and then tailors techniques so therapy feels relevant and manageable. Together they adjust methods over time to best support progress.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility, allowing work to continue from home or other convenient locations. Sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter check-ins or support can be handled through live chat or text-based messaging. This range of options makes it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of care when life changes arise.