Shannon Kaufman, LPCC

Shannon Kaufman is an Ohio-licensed professional counselor (LPCC) with 14 years of experience. She focuses on creating a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about tough moments. She invites straightforward conversation about thoughts, habits, and feelings to help people move forward.

Her approach centers on listening first and then working together on practical steps. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and trauma. She also supports those facing relationship strain, parenting challenges, career questions, and identity-related concerns.

Sessions often include looking at everyday thoughts and habits and how those shape emotions and choices. Techniques may include noticing patterns, trying small changes, and building skills to cope with strong feelings. Shannon aims to keep the process clear and focused on what matters to each person.

She uses methods grounded in client-centered work, cognitive behavioral ideas, dialectical behavior strategies, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused practices. Those approaches are chosen to match the person’s needs rather than follow a single formula. The goal is steady, realistic progress rather than quick fixes.

Shannon works in Ohio and provides care in English. Her style is direct and compassionate, with an emphasis on practical tools and honest conversation. To start, she asks people to describe their situation and goals so a plan can be made together.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects what they hear, and helps clients find their own solutions; this approach is useful for building trust and clarifying priorities.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and everyday habits influence mood and behavior. It involves identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing small changes to reduce anxiety, manage depression, or alter habits tied to addiction.

Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, teaches practical skills for handling strong emotions and improving interpersonal communication. It can be helpful for people who struggle with intense reactions, anger, or relationship conflicts.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then tailor methods to fit those needs rather than using a single method for everyone.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online care can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce the time spent traveling to appointments. Talk with the therapist about how to structure sessions so they work with your routine and goals.