Shannon Julianne Toy

Compassionate clinician blending evidence-based care

MD, LCSW-C, LCSW Michigan

Experience: 7 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Eating
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Shannon

Shannon Julianne Toy is a licensed clinician who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, mood challenges, relationship difficulties, and a range of life transitions. She brings seven years of professional experience to her practice and works from Michigan.

Background and approach

Shannon holds MD, LCSW-C, and LCSW credentials and draws on a combination of evidence-based therapies to support clients coping with concerns such as depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, eating and body image issues, grief, ADHD, and intimacy-related or communication problems.

Her approach blends cognitive behavioral techniques with acceptance and commitment principles and client-centered values, using mindfulness and narrative methods when they suit a person’s needs. Shannon emphasizes collaborative work that centers the client's strengths and goals, and she frames therapy as a process of exploring practical steps and personal meaning.

She has experience offering remote sessions in formats that include video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging. Prospective clients in Michigan who speak English can begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Session access depends on location and subscription details, with cancellation available at any time.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Shannon commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into her online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to improve daily functioning. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizes values, present-moment awareness, and committed action to help clients live in ways that align with what matters most to them while managing difficult internal experiences.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and practical needs with each client and tailor the mix of techniques accordingly, adjusting strategies as progress becomes clear and new priorities emerge.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow continuity when in-person meetings are difficult, and support different communication styles so clients can choose the format that feels most comfortable for their work.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

Shannon works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, eating and body image concerns, grief, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family problems, and compassion fatigue.

What therapeutic style can I expect?

Her style is collaborative and strengths based, using solution-focused methods alongside client-centered care to help clients identify practical steps and build on personal resources.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Shannon has seven years of experience in clinical practice and has worked across diverse settings prior to focusing on remote therapy formats.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds MD, LCSW-C, and LCSW credentials and practices from Michigan; her profile lists licensure details as MD LCSW-C 27505 and VA LCSW 0904012947.

Does she offer services in other languages or internationally?

Services are provided in English only and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTEating disordersBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDissociationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Mood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks PhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Virginia, Maryland, Michigan

Languages

English