- Strengths focused
- Problem solving
- Client centered
About Shannon
Shannon Julianne Toy welcomes people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. She prefers to go by Julianne and brings a calm, practical approach to sessions. Julianne aims to make therapy feel straightforward and focused on what matters to each person.
Julianne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, and also holds the Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical, LCSW-C. She has seven years of professional experience and lives in Michigan. Her work has included a range of settings and roles before focusing on therapy, which shapes how she notices both practical needs and emotional patterns.
She helps people address concerns like anxiety, depression, stress, grief, relationship and intimacy questions, eating and body-image struggles, ADHD, codependency, and trauma. She also supports people dealing with career changes, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, and identity-related worries. Sessions emphasize building on strengths and solving the problems that feel most urgent in daily life.
Julianne uses client-centered and practical methods to guide sessions. She draws from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people try different ways of responding to thoughts and feelings. Narrative and mindfulness ideas are used when helpful to reframe stories and develop steady habits.
People who choose Julianne can expect collaborative planning, clear goals, and an advocate who listens closely. The focus is on small, doable steps that fit into real life and move toward more stable routines and healthier relationships.
How Julianne uses therapy approaches online
Julianne draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in straightforward ways. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match valued goals, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stuck patterns. Client-centered work centers the person's perspective and values, making sessions about what matters most to the individual. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses step-by-step experiments to change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right blend of techniques is part of the work. Julianne will collaborate with each person to test approaches and adjust based on needs, preferences, and goals. That means trying practical tools, checking what helps, and shifting course when something isn't working.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it possible to meet from different locations. Licensed professionals can help choose pace, homework, and techniques that translate to your everyday routine.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Virginia, Maryland, Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Julianne help with?
She works with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, trauma, eating and body-image issues, relationship and intimacy questions, ADHD, codependency, and related life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is client-centered and strengths based with a solutions focus that targets practical steps and daily routines.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has seven years of clinical experience and prior work in case management, crisis therapy, and community settings that inform her practical approach.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds LCSW and LCSW-C credentials and practices from Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Julianne?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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