Shannan OConnor, LMFT

Shannan OConnor is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with five years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, navigate relationship and family conflicts, and address intimacy-related concerns. Her practice also supports clients facing issues such as self-esteem struggles, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, anger, career transitions, and coping with life changes.

Shannan approaches therapy with the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and brings strengths that can be mobilized to overcome obstacles. She emphasizes the courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and frames her role as a supportive and empowering partner in that journey. Clients can expect a respectful, compassionate environment where their goals, values, and preferences guide the work.

Shannan is experienced working with LGBTQ clients and attends to multicultural concerns, caregiver stress, panic and social anxiety, and issues related to guilt, shame, isolation, and self-love. As a licensed professional in California, she combines evidence-based therapeutic techniques with a collaborative stance to help clients build skills, process difficult experiences, and move toward meaningful change.