Shannon Kaufman , LPCC

Shannon Kaufman is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Ohio with 14 years of professional experience supporting people through many kinds of life challenges. She works with individuals facing stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, navigating LGBTQ-related concerns, and healing from trauma and abuse. Shannon emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental approach that encourages honest expression and steady progress.

In sessions she collaborates with each person to build an open atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be explored safely and at the client’s pace. Shannon recognizes that reaching out for help takes courage, and she offers steady support while clients identify goals and develop practical strategies for change. Her style blends empathy with evidence-informed techniques to help people manage symptoms, improve relationships, and move toward a more satisfying life.

Licensed in Ohio as an LPCC—a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor—she brings years of clinical experience and a commitment to helping clients find clearer direction, greater resilience, and more meaningful connections.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Shannon integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy into her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a trusting, collaborative relationship so people feel heard and can explore their own goals and values; it is helpful for those seeking acceptance and clearer self-understanding. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and develop practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and address addictive patterns. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness, making it useful for intense emotions and relationship difficulties.

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. She adjusts techniques over time so care remains responsive and practical.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats offer flexibility for scheduling, reduce travel time, and make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy or transitional periods. Licensed professionals can deliver many evidence-informed interventions effectively through these remote formats, helping clients access consistent support from wherever they are.