Shannon Rosenbauer, MD, LCSW-C

How her approaches adapt to online therapy

Shannon commonly uses client-centered therapy to begin work, which means sessions focus on being heard and understood while the therapist follows the person's lead. This approach is useful when someone needs space to sort feelings about grief, relationship strain, or life change.

She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical behavior changes. CBT is often used for anxiety, stress, low mood, and patterns that interfere with daily life. Mindfulness techniques are added when helpful to develop calm attention and reduce reactivity to difficult emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Shannon will discuss options and work with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, values, and comfort with online formats. That collaboration can include trying a few techniques and adjusting as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and a fuller conversation. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a work break. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, follow-up, or when someone prefers typing over talking. These options make it easier to maintain consistent work on anxiety, grief, and life transitions without changing daily routines.