Therapist profile
Shannon Oberndorf, LMFT
Colorado
LMFT - Relationships and Anger
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, Colorado / MFT.0001406
- NPI1932406014
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationColorado
About
- Attachment-based work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness practice
About Shannon
Shannon Oberndorf is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Colorado with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship trouble, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, addictions, grief, parenting strain, sleep problems, career stress, and coping with life changes.
She focuses on improving communication and rebuilding connection. Sessions examine how attachment and early family patterns show up now. Shannon uses practical skills from cognitive behavioral work and mindfulness to help people manage intense feelings. She also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at recurring patterns that keep problems in place.
Her style is straightforward and relational. Clients talk through real situations, try concrete strategies, and notice what changes. Sessions explore both immediate coping tools and longer-term patterns so progress can feel steady rather than overwhelming.
People who come because they snap at loved ones or hold on to resentment find help learning different responses. Those worn down by caregiving, compassion fatigue, or first-responder stress can work on boundaries and self-management. Shannon also supports people sorting out blended family problems, codependency, shame, and questions about purpose.
Her approach combines listening with practical work. She helps people clarify goals, practice new habits between sessions, and check what’s working. To start, follow the site process to match and schedule a first meeting.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Shannon uses attachment-based work to look at how early relationship patterns affect current behavior and connection. That approach helps when anger shows up in close relationships or when someone struggles to trust or stay connected.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and practice different responses. CBT is practical for managing bursts of anger, anxiety, and problematic habits. Mindfulness techniques are introduced to help slow reactions and increase awareness of body sensations before acting.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative step. Shannon will review goals, try techniques, and adjust plans based on what helps most. Clients and therapist check in together about what feels useful and change direction when needed.
The therapist’s exact online session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time so practice happens between work or caregiving tasks. Licensed professionals often adapt exercises and homework to work well over distance and help clients use skills in everyday situations.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Shannon supports stress, anxiety, relationship trouble, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, addictions, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, career stress, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
Her work blends attachment-based listening, client-centered conversations, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness exercises, and psychodynamic reflection to address both symptoms and patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of concerns including relationship and trauma-related issues.
What are her professional credentials and location?
She is an LMFT licensed in Colorado and practices there.
Does she conduct sessions in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not currently accept international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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