Shannon Oberndorf , LMFT

Shannon Oberndorf is a trauma-informed Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Colorado with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with individuals, couples, and families who are facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, addiction, grief, sleep problems, parenting challenges, anger, career transitions, and other life changes. Her practice also addresses attachment issues, blended family concerns, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, family of origin dynamics, first responder issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety.

Shannon blends evidence-informed methods including attachment-based approaches, client-centered work, cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, and psychodynamic perspectives to tailor care to each person’s needs. She places emphasis on building a genuine, trusting relationship that gives people space to share thoughts and feelings without judgment. Shannon aims to strengthen communication skills, repair relationships, and help clients reconnect with their own values and strengths so they can move toward a life they find meaningful. Her practice is grounded in the belief that everyone has a right to be heard, the capacity for change, and the inner resources to create lasting improvement.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Shannon often draws on attachment-based therapy to explore how early relationship patterns affect present-day connections and emotional responses. This approach helps people who struggle with intimacy, trust, or patterns of reactive behavior by focusing on safety and connection within relationships. She also employs client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration so clients feel heard and can discover their own solutions; this orientation supports work on self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns. In addition, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical skills for anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Shannon partners with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative stance allows therapy to evolve as progress is made and priorities change.

Online therapy with Shannon is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to continue consistent care from home or while traveling, and they support ongoing access to licensed professionals and therapists when in-person visits are not practical.