Shannon Julianne Toy, MD, LCSW-C, LCSW
Client-centered therapist focusing on strengths and growth
- Strengths-based practice
- Collaborative care approach
- Teletherapy experience
About Shannon Julianne Toy
Shannon Julianne Toy, who prefers to go by Julianne, is a licensed clinician based in Michigan. She holds the credentials MD, LCSW-C, and LCSW - explained as MD (medical doctor), LCSW-C (Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical), and LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) - and brings seven years of clinical experience to her practice.
Julianne works with a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, eating and body image issues, relationship and family challenges, grief, intimacy-related difficulties, parenting concerns, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Her practice also includes focused work around adoption and foster care, attachment and abandonment issues, codependency and communication problems, dissociation, domestic violence, and other co-occurring issues.
Her therapeutic approach is client-centered, strengths-based, and solutions-focused. She emphasizes collaboration and inclusion of the client in every step of care, advocating for clients while working with them to build practical coping strategies and healthier patterns. Julianne has experience delivering therapy in many settings - homes, community environments, courts, jails, hospitals, schools, and offices - and has provided teletherapy in multiple formats. Her background also includes roles in case management, crisis intervention, and both individual and group counseling, which inform a flexible, person-focused style of care.
Clients who work with Julianne can expect an emphasis on empowerment, clear goals, and tools tailored to their needs and values, with attention to both symptom relief and longer-term wellbeing.
Julianne works with a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, eating and body image issues, relationship and family challenges, grief, intimacy-related difficulties, parenting concerns, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Her practice also includes focused work around adoption and foster care, attachment and abandonment issues, codependency and communication problems, dissociation, domestic violence, and other co-occurring issues.
Her therapeutic approach is client-centered, strengths-based, and solutions-focused. She emphasizes collaboration and inclusion of the client in every step of care, advocating for clients while working with them to build practical coping strategies and healthier patterns. Julianne has experience delivering therapy in many settings - homes, community environments, courts, jails, hospitals, schools, and offices - and has provided teletherapy in multiple formats. Her background also includes roles in case management, crisis intervention, and both individual and group counseling, which inform a flexible, person-focused style of care.
Clients who work with Julianne can expect an emphasis on empowerment, clear goals, and tools tailored to their needs and values, with attention to both symptom relief and longer-term wellbeing.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDissociationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Shannon Julianne Toy have?
She has seven years of clinical experience.
Is Shannon Julianne Toy a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials MD, LCSW-C, and LCSW. MD refers to medical doctor; LCSW-C means Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical; LCSW means Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details provided are MD LCSW-C 27505 and VA LCSW 0904012947.
In which languages does Shannon Julianne Toy provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Shannon Julianne Toy located?
She is located in Michigan.
How can I work with Shannon Julianne Toy as my therapist?
You can work with her through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Shannon Julianne Toy work with international clients?
She does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Shannon Julianne Toy cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches and Benefits of Online Therapeutic Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their personal values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions by emphasizing values-based goals and psychological flexibility.Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's experience, offering empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients can explore their concerns at their own pace. This approach supports self-esteem, relationship issues, grief, and identity work by trusting the client as the expert on their life.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) addresses unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns by teaching practical skills for reframing thoughts and changing routines. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, and problems with coping and emotion regulation.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Julianne works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time to find the best match.
Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging increases flexibility for scheduling and lets clients engage from home or elsewhere. These formats can make it easier to maintain consistent care around work, family, or mobility constraints, and they allow therapists and clients to focus on practical tools and communication that support everyday life.
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