- Anxiety and panic
- Practical coping skills
- Supportive guidance
About Shannan
Shannan OConnor is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing anxiety, stress, and relationship challenges. She works with individuals who feel stuck by panic, low self-esteem, or life transitions and supports people coping with grief, trauma, and caregiver strain. Shannan writes plainly and meets clients where they are, focusing on clear steps rather than jargon.
She believes clients are the experts on their own stories and that strengths already present can be used to meet hard moments. Sessions emphasize practical skills and steady support so people can try new ways of responding to panic, social anxiety, or persistent worry. Shannan offers calm and direct guidance while inviting clients to shape the pace of change.
In therapy she listens for patterns that keep problems alive, then works with each person to practice different choices. She helps people untangle control issues, manage guilt and shame, and rebuild a sense of self-worth. Parenting strain, intimacy concerns, and multicultural stressors are also part of her focus.
Shannan has five years of professional experience and holds an LMFT, which means she is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California. Her background includes supporting people through career stress, compassion fatigue, and major life changes. She encourages small experiments between sessions to build confidence.
People who prefer straightforward conversation and practical steps often find her approach a good match. She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. To begin, visitors are asked to use the site’s Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire.
Approaches that address panic and everyday anxiety
Shannan uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques that help people manage panic and persistent worry. One approach focuses on teaching skills to notice and change helpful and unhelpful responses to anxiety, giving people concrete tools to reduce the intensity of panic and social fears. Another approach emphasizes behavioral experiments and gradual exposure to feared situations, helping people face what they avoid in small, manageable steps to build confidence.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your story, try different strategies, and adjust based on what helps you meet your goals. You and the therapist work together to choose techniques that fit your needs and daily life, with regular check-ins to see what is working.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online therapy helpful because it fits around work, caregiving, or travel and makes it easier to keep regular appointments. Online sessions can also simplify follow-up check-ins and homework reviews, making it easier to practice skills between meetings.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, panic disorder and panic attacks, relationship and family issues, grief, trauma, self-esteem, and caregiver strain.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is direct and practical, focusing on clear steps and skill practice rather than technical language. Sessions aim to build habits that reduce anxiety and improve coping.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional work experience supporting people with anxiety, relationship concerns, and life transitions.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds an LMFT, which is a licensed marriage and family therapist credential, and is licensed in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options when booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button on the site, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.