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MD, LCPC

Shalonda Thornton-Knox, MD, LCPC

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationMaryland
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Self esteem
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Shalonda

Shalonda Thornton-Knox is a Maryland-licensed clinician with two decades of professional experience, holding an MD and an LCPC (license number LC2775). She combines practical clinical skills with a collaborative outlook that centers the client's strengths and lived experience.

Background and approach

With a focus on concerns such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, anger, career transitions, parenting challenges, relationship issues, coping with life changes, coaching, and ADHD, she helps people explore practical strategies and build resilience.

Shalonda emphasizes that clients are the experts in their own stories and brings a supportive, encouraging presence to the work of change. Her approach balances motivation and skill-building while validating the courage it takes to pursue a more satisfying life.

Prospective clients can expect care informed by evidence-based therapeutic techniques and shaped by twenty years of clinical practice in Maryland.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Shalonda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and emotional processing. One common approach she employs emphasizes cognitive and behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful patterns, build coping skills, and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. Another frequently used method centers on strengths and motivation to increase confidence, improve self-esteem, and support life transitions; this approach helps clients set realistic goals and sustain changes over time.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to understand their goals, preferences, and daily realities, then tailors interventions so they fit the person rather than forcing a single method. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved in shaping the work and ensures techniques align with their needs.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varying schedules and communication preferences. These options make it easier to maintain continuity during busy periods and to access care from different locations, supporting steady progress while fitting therapy into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Shalonda works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, anger, career issues, parenting, relationship difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and ADHD.
How would you describe the therapist's style or approach?
The clinician takes a strength-based, collaborative stance that values clients as experts in their own stories and uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support practical change and motivation.
What is Shalonda Thornton-Knox's professional background?
She has 20 years of professional work experience providing therapy and support to individuals, and her practice is informed by long-term clinical work in Maryland.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
The therapist holds an MD and an LCPC with license number LC2775 and is licensed to practice in Maryland.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English; international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available for online work?
Shalonda offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English

What Shalonda can help with

Shalonda Thornton-Knox works with clients on stress and anxiety, self esteem, and depression.

Shalonda works with teens and adults.

Shalonda works with stress and anxiety and motivation.

Experience and training

Shalonda is an MD practicing in Maryland, with 20 years of clinical experience.