- Stress and anxiety
- LGBT issues
- Trauma and abuse
About Shanna
Shanna Brende is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 33 years of experience working in Missouri. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Shanna focuses on practical conversation and steady support to address what is most pressing for each person.
She starts by listening to the concrete problems someone is facing and what they hope to get from counseling. Sessions often involve talking through difficult feelings, clarifying what situations trigger anxiety, and trying small, manageable changes between meetings. Shanna adapts the pace based on comfort and preference so progress feels realistic.
Her practice also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, isolation, mood disorders, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, self-love, sexuality, social anxiety and phobia, and women's issues. These topics are treated as real-life problems to solve rather than labels.
Shanna frames work around skills people can use day to day. That can include learning ways to notice anxious thoughts, trying different responses to difficult moments, and building clearer communication habits. She explains steps plainly and checks in on what is helpful.
People who choose her can expect direct conversation, practical suggestions, and a consistent clinician who draws on long experience. She works in English and practices in Missouri, and she does not take international clients.
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Shanna works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical steps. One common approach is cognitive work that helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test them against real situations, which can reduce anxiety and panic symptoms. Another approach emphasizes behavioral changes - trying small, manageable actions in social situations to build confidence and reduce avoidance.Choosing the right approach is something the therapist and client decide together. She will talk with each person about goals, what has helped before, and what feels doable now. That collaborative process guides whether to focus more on thought patterns, gradual exposure to feared situations, or practical coping skills.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm what formats she currently offers before booking. The practical benefits of online work can include easier fitting sessions into a busy day, shorter check-ins when that suits the need, and options that do not require travel. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to work over remote sessions, helping to practice skills and plan steps between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
33+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, LGBT related issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Other focus areas include social anxiety and phobia, panic attacks, and mood disorders.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses straightforward conversation and practical strategies. Sessions aim to identify triggers, try small changes, and build everyday skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 33 years of professional work experience providing counseling in Missouri.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in Missouri.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether phone or video sessions are offered.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.