Shannon Oberndorf, LMFT
Therapist in Colorado
Shannon Oberndorf is a licensed marriage and family therapist with twenty years of clinical experience.
- Licensed inColorado
- LicenseMFT.0001406
- NPI 1932406014
- Experience20+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Shannon
Shannon Oberndorf is a licensed marriage and family therapist with twenty years of clinical experience. She focuses on common struggles like stress, anxiety, relationship conflict, depression, and problems with sleep or self-esteem. Her style is direct and compassionate, aimed at helping people feel more connected to themselves and others.
Shannon listens first and builds trust so people can talk freely. She helps clients sharpen communication skills and find practical ways to cope when life gets overwhelming.
Background and approach
Sessions mix understanding personal history with clear steps to improve day-to-day functioning. Her approach draws on attachment-based ideas alongside client-centered listening and cognitive-behavioral techniques. Mindfulness and psychodynamic perspectives also inform her work when exploring patterns rooted in past relationships.
These tools are used to identify habits, shift unhelpful thinking, and strengthen emotional bonds. Shannon has spent two decades supporting people through trauma and grief, addiction concerns, caregiver stress, and career or life transitions. She also works with blended family issues, codependency, and social anxiety.
Her background includes extensive clinical practice in Colorado as a CO LMFT - licensed marriage and family therapist. In sessions she balances empathy with concrete skill-building. People leave with clearer communication, better boundaries, and practical strategies for managing anxiety and low mood.
Shannon aims to help clients create more satisfying relationships and a stronger sense of purpose.
Credentials
- LMFT (Colorado)
- License MFT.0001406 · expires August 2027
- NPI
- 1932406014 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Shannon lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Shannon names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
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Online support
Attachment-Informed Care and Online Options
Shannon draws from attachment-based therapy to look at how early relationship patterns shape current connections and emotional responses. This approach helps when people struggle with trust, closeness, or repeating hurtful relationship cycles. She also uses client-centered therapy, which centers the client's experience and emphasizes empathy and understanding as the foundation for change. Cognitive behavioral therapy, when used, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Shannon will discuss goals and preferences on the first sessions and adjust methods as needed. She works with clients to blend attachment insights, supportive listening, and skill-building so treatment matches each person's needs.
Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions are useful for face-to-face conversation and learning communication skills. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Live chat and messaging work well for brief progress updates, coping tools between sessions, or when someone prefers writing over speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep work on healing consistent.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Shannon commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, and issues with sleep or self-esteem among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and direct, combining attentive listening with practical steps to change behaviors and improve communication.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Shannon brings 20 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns including grief, addiction, caregiver stress, and post-traumatic stress.
What credentials and location are listed for her?
She practices in Colorado and is a CO LMFT, which stands for licensed marriage and family therapist in Colorado.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are offered online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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