- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Social anxiety focus
About Shanda
Shanda Owens is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Certified (LCSW-C) practicing in Maryland with 19 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and ADHD, and she lists social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas.
She offers straightforward, practical support for common problems that get in the way of day-to-day life. Sessions often focus on improving communication, managing mood and impulses, and building more reliable self-care. She also helps people who are navigating workplace stress and caregiver strain.
Owens works with LGBTQ+ people and women on issues that include self-love and life purpose. Her work is trauma-informed and draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms and patterns that follow difficult experiences.
In sessions she aims to collaborate on clear goals and small steps that make a difference between appointments. That can include learning new ways to handle social situations, practicing communication skills, or developing routines that reduce anxiety and impulsivity.
People who contact her typically start by answering a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first meeting. She uses her years of clinical experience to help clients pick methods that fit their needs and preferences. Sessions operate under a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and costs vary with location.
How evidence-based methods translate to online work
Shanda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One common approach focuses on skills training - teaching specific coping and communication skills that can reduce anxiety and improve interactions. This works well for concerns like social anxiety, impulsivity, and workplace stress. Another approach she uses is trauma-informed care - helping people process past experiences in a paced, structured way so day-to-day symptoms lessen and decision making improves.Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will work with each person to pick methods that match the client's goals, preferences, and current needs. Decisions about technique and pacing are collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Confirm the session formats before booking so you know how sessions will be run. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule. If being on camera is difficult, those practical factors can be discussed so sessions fit into everyday life without disrupting routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, using evidence-based techniques and trauma-informed care to set goals and teach skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 19 years of experience as a clinician working with a range of mood, anxiety, and trauma-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LCSW-C credential in Maryland and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does payment work?
Costs vary by location and therapy uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.