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MD, LCSW-C, LCSW

Shannon Julianne Toy, MD, LCSW-C, LCSW

  • Experience7 years
  • LocationMichigan
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and LGBT
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Shannon

Shannon Julianne Toy is a mental health professional who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, mood concerns, grief, relationship and intimacy challenges, and ADHD-related difficulties.

Background and approach

She draws on seven years of clinical experience to offer practical support for common life transitions, self-esteem struggles, coping with trauma and abuse, and concerns related to eating, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. Julianne also addresses a wide range of relational and identity questions including communication problems, commitment issues, and questions around body image and attachment.

Her approach blends evidence-based techniques with a client-centered ethic. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness practices, and Solution-Focused strategies to help clients clarify values, reduce unhelpful thinking patterns, and develop actionable coping skills.

Julianne holds MD, LCSW-C, and LCSW credentials and practices from Michigan, bringing experience across community, clinical, and crisis settings. She works with people seeking support for both acute challenges and longer-term personal growth, aiming to collaborate on realistic goals and practical steps toward improved well-being.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking small, meaningful actions; it is useful for anxiety, stress, and situations that involve navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through practical exercises and skill building, which can be effective for depression, anxiety, and many everyday challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, validation, and collaboration so the client’s goals and preferences guide the work, supporting self-directed growth and greater self-understanding.

Finding the right blend of these approaches is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and comfort level, adjusting strategies over time as progress and priorities evolve. This partnership helps ensure interventions feel relevant and manageable.

Online therapy provides flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit support into busy schedules or when in-person visits are not practical. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver exercises, reflections, coping strategies, and session-based collaboration in ways that suit different communication styles and day-to-day demands.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Julianne works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, eating and body image concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and ADHD-related difficulties.
What is the therapeutic style and approach?
Her style is client-centered and strengths-focused, combining Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused methods to build coping skills and clarify values.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings seven years of professional experience in clinical and community settings, including work in crisis intervention and a variety of care environments.
Which credentials and location are listed for this provider?
The therapist holds MD, LCSW-C, and LCSW credentials and is based in Michigan. Licence details include MD LCSW-C 27505 and VA LCSW 0904012947.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Services are offered in English only, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Julianne provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is pricing handled for services?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with this therapist?
Prospective clients can select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTEating disordersBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDissociationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Virginia, Maryland, Michigan

Languages

English

What Shannon can help with

Shannon Julianne Toy works with clients on stress and anxiety, LGBT, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, and depression.

Shannon works with at risk youth and individuals with developmental disabilities.

Shannon works with individuals with at imminent risk.

How Shannon approaches therapy

Shannon's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Shannon is an MD practicing in Michigan.

Therapy style

Shannon aims to support you.