Shannon Julianne Toy, MD, LCSW-C, LCSW
Practical support for strong emotions and stress
Book with ShannonWorks with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Eating disorders
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
How Shannon works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- MD, LCSW-C, LCSW
- Licensed in
- Virginia, Maryland, Michigan
- Years in practice
- 7
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Shannon
Shannon Julianne Toy is a licensed clinician who helps people manage strong emotions and everyday stresses. She focuses on practical steps for anger, anxiety, depression, and related concerns. Shannon uses clear conversation and real-world strategies so people can feel steadier in daily life.
She brings seven years of clinical experience and holds MD, Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Certified (LCSW-C), and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credentials. Her background includes work across settings and with many concerns, so she is comfortable addressing things like grief, trauma, eating and body-image struggles, and LGBTQ issues.
Background and approach
Shannon draws on several evidence-based approaches in sessions. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to try new thought and behavior patterns, and Client-Centered techniques to keep the therapy focused on the person in front of her. Mindfulness and narrative methods also appear when they fit a client's goals.
In conversation she aims to be practical and strengths oriented. Shannon helps clients set small, manageable goals, try new coping skills, and review what worked between sessions. She emphasizes collaboration and clear steps rather than long lectures.
Sessions can include work on relationships, parenting stress, career worries, ADHD-related challenges, and coping with life changes. People who want straightforward tools for anger, self-esteem, or emotional overwhelm may find her approach useful.
What Shannon works with
Everything Shannon lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Shannon's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Eating disorders
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Shannon lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapy approaches you can use online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take action toward those values even when feelings are hard. It is useful for anger, anxiety, depression, and life changes because it focuses on values-based action more than symptom elimination. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy examines patterns of thoughts and behaviors and tests small changes to reduce distress and change unhelpful habits. This approach is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, and anger by practicing new responses in daily life. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience and choice in sessions, giving time for the client to guide topics and pace so they feel heard and respected.Finding the best approach is a joint process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps. Many clients use a mix of techniques so sessions stay practical and tailored to their needs.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and skill demonstrations. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for shorter check-ins, homework support, or when typing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family life, or busy days.
Questions people ask about Shannon
What concerns does Shannon commonly address?
She works with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma, grief, eating and body-image concerns, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, and LGBTQ topics.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and strengths based. Sessions focus on small goals, skills practice, and choosing approaches that fit the person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of clinical experience working in multiple care settings and with diverse presenting concerns.
What credentials and region are listed for this clinician?
Credentials shown are MD, LCSW-C, and LCSW, and she is located in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a therapy relationship?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.