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MD, LCSW-C

Shanda Owens, MD, LCSW-C

  • Experience19 years
  • LocationMaryland
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and LGBT
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Shanda

Shanda Owens brings 19 years of clinical experience to her Maryland practice, offering support for people coping with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She frames therapy as an affirming, collaborative process and creates a welcoming space for clients exploring mood challenges, workplace issues, social anxiety, and questions about life purpose. Her work emphasizes communication skill building, cultivating self-love, and trauma-informed care that respects each person’s history and resilience.

Owens also attends to caregiver stress, impulsivity, post-traumatic stress, and a range of women’s issues while centering the needs of LGBTQ clients within her practice. Holding an MD and the LCSW-C credential, she blends evidence-based techniques with empathy and practical strategies to help clients manage symptoms and pursue meaningful change.

Clients connect with her through flexible online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. New clients begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a brief matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist’s availability.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Access

Shanda Owens uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients manage symptoms and build practical skills. One common approach she draws on emphasizes trauma-informed care, which focuses on understanding how past traumatic experiences affect present functioning and uses strategies to support safety, stabilization, and gradual processing. Another frequently used method centers on skills for anxiety and emotional regulation, teaching practical tools for managing stress, reducing avoidance, and improving day-to-day coping.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and specific needs, then tailors techniques accordingly so the plan fits each person’s circumstances and values.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and for those who prefer remote care. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care across changing routines and locations while allowing licensed professionals to adapt interventions to work effectively through digital communication.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and ADHD, along with related areas such as mood disorders, workplace difficulties, and social anxiety.
How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?
The approach is collaborative and trauma-informed, combining evidence-based techniques with a focus on communication skills, self-love, and practical strategies for daily life.
What level of experience does the therapist have?
She has 19 years of clinical experience supporting clients through a wide range of mental health and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds an MD and is licensed as LCSW-C with license number 15554, and her practice is based in Maryland.
Is therapy available in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are offered for online work?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy with this clinician?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseADHD

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsImpulsivityLife purposeMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Experience

19+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English