Shalonda Thornton-Knox, MD, LCPC

Shalonda Thornton-Knox is a licensed therapist based in Maryland with 20 years of professional experience working with teens, adults, and families. Over two decades she has provided individual and family therapy for people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, anger, career transitions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other life changes. Her background supports both therapy and coaching-oriented work to help clients build practical skills and restore balance in daily life.

Shalonda approaches care from a strengths-focused perspective, believing that each person is the expert of their own story and already possesses resources that can be mobilized to address current challenges. She emphasizes collaboration, helping clients identify goals, increase motivation and confidence, and take courageous steps toward a more fulfilling life. Shalonda holds the credentials MD and LCPC - MD refers to Doctor of Medicine and LCPC indicates Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - and is licensed in Maryland. She welcomes those ready to begin change and offers steady support through the process.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Remote Support

Shalonda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and symptom management, helping clients develop tools to reduce stress and anxiety and to improve mood and daily functioning. She also offers trauma-informed care that attends to the effects of past hurt and supports paced healing for those coping with trauma and abuse. In addition, her strengths-based coaching emphasizes motivation, self-esteem, and goal-setting to support career transitions, parenting challenges, and managing attention or mood concerns.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Shalonda works with each client to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods as progress is made so the approach fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy with Shalonda is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home, during breaks, or while balancing family and work responsibilities, allowing licensed professionals to deliver consistent, accessible support that fits into everyday life.