Shanna Brende, LCPC, LPC

Shanna Brende is a licensed counselor with 33 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, or depression, and she offers support around trauma, anger, and LGBTQ+ related concerns. Her approach is respectful and compassionate, and she aims to meet people where they are.

Shanna tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person's needs. She focuses on practical steps that can make day-to-day life feel more manageable. Sessions include straightforward talk, goal setting, and strategies to cope with difficult feelings.

Her work also covers issues such as abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and communication difficulties. She helps people navigate relationship changes like divorce and separation, and addresses guilt, shame, loneliness, and mood concerns.

With decades of experience, Shanna brings steady presence and clear guidance to sessions. She aims to empower people to build self-compassion and healthier routines. Her background includes licensing as an LCPC and an LPC in the region where she practices.

People who choose her can expect a collaborative process that honors their goals and pace. She encourages asking questions and shaping the work together. To begin, clients follow the platform steps to match and schedule a first appointment.

How evidence-based approaches fit into online work

Shanna describes her work as using evidence-based therapeutic techniques, which means she focuses on methods backed by research to help with symptoms and day-to-day struggles. One common evidence-based approach addresses anxiety by teaching practical skills for managing worry and panic, such as breathing, grounding, and changing unhelpful thought patterns. Another approach often used for trauma and grief centers on gradual processing and building safety, pacing conversations so the person feels able to tolerate difficult memories and emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which techniques fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. That means trying methods, checking how they feel, and adjusting the plan together when needed.

The convenience of online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. Confirm the session options before booking since specific formats were not listed in the profile. Many people appreciate online sessions because they save travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and can be scheduled around work or caregiving duties. The therapist will discuss how to structure sessions so they match daily routines and goals.