Shannon Julianne Toy

Shannon Julianne Toy is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, career shifts, relationship strain, and mood concerns. She uses a practical, collaborative style and focuses on what will work for each person. Shannon speaks English and draws on seven years of professional experience in social work and clinical settings.

Her approach is client-centered and solution-focused. Shannon combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, narrative techniques, and other methods to help people notice patterns, try small changes, and build daily routines that feel manageable. Sessions are aimed at skills people can use between meetings as well as topics to discuss in session.

Before providing clinical therapy, Shannon worked in case management and with at-risk youth and people with developmental disabilities. That background informs her practical problem-solving and resource-focused planning. She has experience across hospitals, schools, community settings, courts, jails, and in-home care, which shaped her flexible approach to common life stressors.

Shannon holds LCSW-C in Maryland and LCSW in Virginia, and has a Licensed Master Social Worker credential in Michigan. Her practice is based in Michigan and she offers services to English-speaking adults. International clients are not currently accepted.

To begin, clients select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to Shannon's availability. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses concrete exercises to shift unhelpful patterns, which can help with mood, anxiety, and coping skills. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening without judgment and making sure the person sets the pace and goals for their work.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels manageable. Together they will try approaches or combine methods until the best fit emerges, with adjustments along the way as needs change.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as formats supported by Shannon are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during workday breaks or between appointments. It can also make some tools easier to practice at home, like mindfulness exercises or worksheet-based CBT tasks. Licensed professionals can work with you to design session length and frequency that fit real-world schedules.