Shanda Owens, MD, LCSW-C

Shanda Owens is a Maryland-based therapist with 19 years of clinical experience who supports people facing complex life challenges. She holds an MD (medical doctor) and an LCSW-C (licensed clinical social worker), credentials she incorporates into her therapeutic work to address a wide range of concerns. Owens centers her practice on creating affirming, supportive environments for clients managing stress, anxiety, relationship dynamics, trauma recovery, and ongoing personal growth.

Her practice includes focused work with LGBTQ+ communities and women's mental health, and she commonly helps people dealing with social anxiety, workplace struggles, mood-related concerns, and ADHD. She emphasizes collaboration, helping clients cultivate self-love, strengthen communication skills, and clarify life purpose as part of sustained change.

Drawing on evidence-based techniques, Owens provides trauma-informed care that honors each person's individual history and resilience. Whether clients seek help processing past experiences, improving interpersonal connections, or developing practical strategies for anxiety and attention challenges, she aims to guide them with empathy, respect, and professional expertise.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Virtual Care

Shanda Owens uses trauma-informed care to help clients process difficult experiences in a way that acknowledges their history and current strengths - this approach is helpful for people recovering from abuse or facing post-traumatic stress. She also offers practical strategies for anxiety and ADHD, focusing on skills for managing worry, improving focus, and reducing overwhelm in daily life. In addition, she works on communication and relationship skills to address conflict, strengthen connections, and support better interactions at home and work.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Shanda Owens collaborates with each client to determine which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She helps clients try different methods and tailors the plan over time so therapy stays aligned with what matters most to the individual.

Online therapy offers flexibility in scheduling and access, allowing people to meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, continue care during transitions, and connect with licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations.