Shannon Rosenbauer , MD, LCSW-C

Shannon Rosenbauer, MD, LCSW-C, is a Maryland-licensed clinician with 12 years of professional experience helping people navigate major life transitions and emotional challenges. MD indicates Doctor of Medicine and LCSW-C indicates a licensed clinical social worker, reflecting combined medical and social work training and experience. She supports individuals coping with relationship difficulties, family conflict, and the stresses that come with chronic or life-threatening illnesses, including cancer, sickle cell disease, diabetes, and HIV. Her practice also addresses grief and loss, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence building, and she works with people facing anxiety, stress, addiction, trauma, parenting concerns, and career or identity questions.

Shannon emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach in which clients can explore their thoughts and feelings openly. She helps clients develop practical coping strategies and goals tailored to their circumstances, and she prioritizes creating a space where difficult emotions can be named and worked through. Recognizing that beginning therapy often requires courage, she offers steady support through intake and the ongoing therapeutic process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Shannon Rosenbauer incorporates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness therapy into her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a supportive, empathic relationship in which the client’s priorities guide the work - it helps with self-esteem, relationship concerns, and navigating life changes. CBT helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, coping skills, and problem-solving. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and practical strategies to manage stress and strong emotions, which can be helpful for grief, chronic illness stress, and daily coping.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Shannon works with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, then tailors techniques from these approaches to fit the client’s needs and pace.

Online therapy with Shannon is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access licensed professionals from different locations when appropriate.