- Sleep and rest
- Relationship help
- Practical strategies
About Shannon
Shannon Oberndorf is a Colorado-based licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who focuses on sleep and rest among many life concerns. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, parenting strain, and trouble with sleeping. Her approach is straightforward and practical so people can find better daily rhythms and rest. Shannon writes in plain terms and emphasizes honest conversation and real steps forward.
Shannon brings two decades of clinical experience to sessions. She works from several therapy styles, including attachment-based, client-centered, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, and psychodynamic approaches. That mix lets her tailor sessions to a person’s needs - sometimes using practical behavior changes, sometimes looking at patterns from early relationships, and sometimes practicing present-moment awareness.
Sessions focus on concrete skills and clearer communication. Shannon talks through goals and small experiments that people can try between meetings. She also addresses how past hurts and stress affect current sleep, mood, and relationships, and she helps people rebuild routines that support rest.
Her style is warm and direct. Shannon aims to create a trusting space where people can say what’s on their mind without judgment. She expects collaboration, and she invites clients to set the pace and priorities for therapy.
Shannon holds a Colorado LMFT and has about 20 years of experience. She provides care in English and supports people working through compassion fatigue, burnout, addiction concerns, and complex family dynamics while keeping sleep and rest as part of the plan.
How these approaches support rest and daily life
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current behavior and sleep. It helps people notice how closeness, distance, or old fears influence emotion and rest. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person in the room, using empathy and nonjudgmental listening to help someone feel understood and to build self-trust. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, behaviors, and sleep or mood. It uses practical experiments and habit changes to reduce anxiety and improve nightly routines.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how meetings are arranged. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life and reduce travel time. It can also support follow-up check-ins and brief sessions when a quick adjustment is needed. Talk with the therapist about how sessions can be scheduled to match work, caregiving, and sleep routines so therapy fits into everyday life.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Shannon commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief, sleep difficulties, parenting strain, addiction concerns, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm, direct, and collaborative. Sessions blend practical skills, communication work, and exploration of patterns from past relationships.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Shannon has about 20 years of experience working with a wide range of concerns including trauma, anxiety, and relationship challenges.
What are her professional credentials and location?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) licensed in Colorado and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling sessions?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.