Shannon Rosenbauer, MD, LCSW-C

Shannon Rosenbauer is a licensed Maryland clinician with 12 years of professional experience who combines medical and social work perspectives to support people facing difficult life challenges. She holds an MD, which indicates medical training, and an LCSW-C, a license for clinical social work practice, and brings that diverse background to her therapeutic work.

Her practice emphasizes support for relationship difficulties and family conflicts, and she has experience working with clients coping with chronic or life-threatening illnesses such as cancer, sickle cell disease, diabetes, and HIV. She also helps people manage grief and loss while addressing concerns about motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.

Shannon aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared honestly. She recognizes that beginning therapy can take courage and offers steady, empathetic support as clients take those early steps toward change and healing.

Approaches for Online Therapy and Client Support

Shannon uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, empathic environment where clients are invited to explore their feelings at their own pace; this approach supports people working on self-esteem, relationships, and personal growth. She also employs cognitive behavioral therapy - CBT - which focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety, depressive patterns, and difficulty coping with life changes. In addition, mindfulness therapy is offered to help clients develop present-moment awareness and stress management skills, which can be useful when facing grief or chronic illness.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Shannon works collaboratively with clients to identify the methods that best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, giving clients flexibility to choose formats that fit work, family, and health needs. These remote options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access regular support from licensed professionals and therapists regardless of scheduling constraints.