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- Stress and anxiety
- LGBTQ concerns
- Trauma and abuse
About Shanna
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 33 years of experience, Shanna Brende helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and LGBTQ concerns.
Shanna meets people where they are and listens first. She shapes conversations to the client's needs and works with them to set practical goals. Sessions are aimed at clear, manageable steps rather than long lectures. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work.
Her approach focuses on honest discussion about what is happening now and what each person wants to change. She attends to patterns such as abandonment, body image struggles, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, and communication breakdowns. She also addresses mood disorders, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and issues like guilt or shame.
Shanna has decades of front-line clinical experience. That background informs how she notices patterns and suggests strategies that fit daily life. She places practical tools alongside steady conversation so clients can try different ideas between sessions.
People who want to talk about sexuality, social anxiety, divorce or separation, isolation, self-love, or women’s issues will find these topics in her work. Language used in sessions is plain and direct, and clinical terms are explained when they come up.
To begin, follow the site’s matching steps and schedule a first session. Shanna works in English and is licensed in Missouri as KS LCPC and MO LPC.
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How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Shanna uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to structure sessions and suggest practical tools. One common approach focuses on identifying upsetting thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments to reduce anxiety and mood symptoms. This method helps with panic attacks, social anxiety, and persistent worry. Another approach concentrates on processing traumatic memories in manageable steps while teaching grounding and emotion-regulation skills. That work can help people who have post-traumatic stress or long-term effects of abuse.Choosing the right method is part of the process. The therapist discusses goals and preferences with each person and adapts methods based on what helps. Work is collaborative - techniques are tried and adjusted rather than imposed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which formats are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments from different locations. They also let people use shorter check-ins if that suits a work break, or choose a video or audio setup that matches their bandwidth and comfort. Licensed professionals can help plan which session rhythm and format will best support the client's goals.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
33+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Kansas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and LGBTQ issues. Additional focuses include body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, and communication problems.
What style of therapy does she use?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical conversation. Sessions emphasize clear steps and strategies clients can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 33 years of professional work experience in clinical settings. That experience shapes her practical approach and familiarity with complex problems.
What credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and is licensed in Missouri. The listing notes KS LCPC and MO LPC.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates depend on the client’s location.
How do I get started with a first appointment?
Use the site button to see online therapy options, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session. That sequence begins the intake process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.