Shanda Owens, MD, LCSW-C

Approaches that guide online care

Shanda uses evidence-based techniques that focus on practical change and emotional recovery. One common approach is trauma-informed therapy, which emphasizes pacing, coping skills, and gradual processing of difficult memories. This approach helps people reduce overwhelm and build tools for day-to-day coping. Another frequent focus is skills-based work for anxiety and ADHD. Those sessions teach concrete strategies for managing worry, improving focus, and handling impulsivity. Exercises often include planning, breathing or grounding practices, and small behavior changes that fit into daily life. Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist and client work together to identify goals, try methods, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. That process makes it easier to focus on what the person wants to change and how quickly they wish to move. Online formats support flexible care. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and fuller interaction, while phone sessions can fit a quick check-in or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging let someone send updates or short reflections between sessions, and can make it easier to stay consistent with therapy during busy weeks. These options help people fit therapy into work, caregiving, and everyday life.