Shanda Owens
Licensed Maryland therapist for trauma, anxiety, and LGBT
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About
Shanda Owens, MD, LCSW-C, is a licensed therapist practicing in Maryland with 19 years of clinical experience. Her work centers on supporting people facing stress and anxiety, navigating relationship challenges, and recovering from trauma and abuse. She also focuses on ADHD-related concerns and offers specialized attention to LGBT and women's mental health needs.
Her practice emphasizes collaboration and trauma-informed care, drawing on evidence-based practices to tailor support to each person's concerns. She attends to communication difficulties, impulsivity, workplace stress, caregiver burdens, and the search for clearer life purpose. Shanda aims to help clients build self-compassion and practical strategies that fit their daily lives.
Clients can expect a professional, approachable clinician who brings clinical training and nearly two decades of experience to complex problems. She works with individuals who are addressing mood concerns, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and relationship dynamics, among other issues. Shanda applies a respectful, steady focus on each person’s goals and strengths while collaborating to identify manageable steps forward.
Her practice emphasizes collaboration and trauma-informed care, drawing on evidence-based practices to tailor support to each person's concerns. She attends to communication difficulties, impulsivity, workplace stress, caregiver burdens, and the search for clearer life purpose. Shanda aims to help clients build self-compassion and practical strategies that fit their daily lives.
Clients can expect a professional, approachable clinician who brings clinical training and nearly two decades of experience to complex problems. She works with individuals who are addressing mood concerns, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and relationship dynamics, among other issues. Shanda applies a respectful, steady focus on each person’s goals and strengths while collaborating to identify manageable steps forward.
- Location:
- Maryland, United States
- Years Experience:
- 19
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, ADHD
Other areas of experience: Communication problems, Impulsivity, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Workplace issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: MD LCSW-C 15554
- NPI Number: 1558503748
- License: LCSW-C (Maryland)
Online sessions with trauma-informed, evidence-based focus
Shanda Owens provides remote care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options support clients who need flexible access to therapy while managing workplace responsibilities, caregiving duties, or mobility constraints. She maintains a collaborative approach to decide which communication method fits a client's schedule and preferences.
Her practice is trauma-informed, which means she attends to past experiences and current triggers with sensitivity and pacing that respects each person's readiness. Alongside that stance, she draws from evidence-based practices to offer concrete skills for managing anxiety, mood fluctuations, and attention challenges. Those methods are described in clear terms and adapted to everyday routines.
Shanda works collaboratively with clients to set goals, practice communication skills, and explore life purpose and self-compassion. Remote sessions are structured to combine practical tools and thoughtful reflection, making them suitable for people seeking focused support with stress, relationships, ADHD-related concerns, and trauma recovery.
How long has Shanda practiced?
Shanda Owens has 19 years of clinical experience as a licensed therapist.
What are her professional credentials?
She holds MD and LCSW-C credentials; license details are MD LCSW-C 15554.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English.
Where is the therapist based?
Shanda practices in Maryland.
What communication methods are available?
Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
This profile indicates she is not accepting international clients.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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