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Shannon Julianne Toy, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Shannon is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Shannon. View 15 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Virginia, Maryland, and 1 more

Recent reviews

Very attentive to my problems, flexible hours, and really understanding

Reviewed March 2023

I appreciate Julianne Toy so much! She's an insightful and personable therapist who is adept at helping me navigate toward each new milestone of mental wellness. I am so very thankful that BetterHelp matched me with her!

Reviewed April 2023

More about Shannon

  • 4 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW, LCSW-C

Hello! My name is Shannon Toy, but I prefer to go by my middle name, Julianne.

I live in Virginia, but hold licensed in 3 states. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia, a Licensed Certified Social Worker- Clinical (LCSW-C) in Maryland, and a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan. I have experience working with a wide variety of clients all the way from birth to elder care. I have worked in many different settings including homes, the community, courts, jails, hospitals, schools, and offices. I also have experience doing teletherapy in multiple different formats. I have 4 years of therapy experience, but before that I worked as a case manager, and volunteered with at risk youth and individuals with developmental disabilities for many years. I have worked as a crisis therapist to provide brief therapy and to provide interventions with individuals with at imminent risk, and have done both individual and group counseling.

My counseling style is solutions focused, and strengths based rather than problem focused. I am a true believer in client centered care, and believe that you should be included in every step of your care. Working with me means that I will advocate for you and work WITH you to empower you to live a happier and healthier life.

If you are ready to take the next steps to finding your version of a happier and healthier life, I am here to support you. I look forward to hearing from you, and can't wait to get started!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Parenting issues Depression LGBT Relationship issues Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Adoption and foster care Attachment issues BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture Body image Co-morbidity Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Dissociation Domestic violence Eating and food-related issues Emptiness Family problems Forgiveness Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Mood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Postpartum depression Self-harm Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Shannon Julianne Toy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538631528.

  • LCSW · Virginia · 0904012947 · Expires June 2025
  • LCSW-C · Maryland · 27505 · Expires October 2025
  • LCSW · Michigan · 6​8​0​1​1​0​9​0​2​5 · Expires February 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Shannon Julianne Toy

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

15 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helping Listens Professional Recommend Thankful Understanding Understands The best Anxiety

Very attentive to my problems, flexible hours, and really understanding

Reviewed March 2023

I appreciate Julianne Toy so much! She's an insightful and personable therapist who is adept at helping me navigate toward each new milestone of mental wellness. I am so very thankful that BetterHelp matched me with her!

Reviewed April 2023

Julianne from my few months of experience with her and actually attending my sessions (my own personal trouble) Julianne is very professional, I have had a lot of experience with mental health issues in my family since I was born and I’m 22 now so I’ve seen my fair share of everything involved and specialist and “licensed professionals” Julianne gives genuine advice and genuinely tries to listen and compile info and help you and also she does not act like she heard you or understands exactly what you mean the first time you say it, it shows she cares. I’ve loved my actual sessions that I decided to show up for and I would recommend Julianne to most.

Reviewed March 2023

Gratitude Absolutely thankful for Shannon and the care that She provides. I needed someone and She became My someone. An incredible listener. I feel safe with Her while I’m expressing My feeling or things that are bothering me. She’s just great

Reviewed December 2022

Shannon is approachable and responsive.

Reviewed July 2022

She was there for me, even when I wasn't. She also gives a variety of ideas to help me with my multitude of problems.

Reviewed May 2022

Shannon Julianne Toy is helping me so much. She is working with me to me back to myself or even better. She is so caring. She listens to me and I mean really listens. I'm so glad I have found her. I now have hope.

Reviewed March 2022

She is knowlagble and professional . A real win!

Reviewed February 2022

When Shannon and I held our first Video session she was very in tune with what I saying. I could tell she was listening and following my conversation. She also gave me feed back on things and I like that.

Reviewed December 2021

I have a variety of complex needs Ms. Toy is able to respond to the need of the day as well as my overall goals. I have a challenge of internet and she's able to respond to every time be it through phone call or video chat to make sure I get the help I need. Most importantly her recommendations have helped greatly reduced anxiety in several aspects of my life. She is a top-tier therapist and I highly recommend her.

Reviewed September 2021

I love her so much, shes such a sweet person and she understands when im struggking

Reviewed August 2021

She has been very helpful, I'm still newer to this. But she has given me a lot of good advice and is great at reminding me my coping skills. (^:

Reviewed June 2021

since either have worked with her, she has always been perceptive and understanding and she wants to make sure that the therapy is tailored to me, so she will often ask what I want to work on which is quite different than other therapists I have seen.

Reviewed April 2021

Shannon has been really great so far. She listens, offers good suggestions, and I feel like she is really there for me and invested in helping me.

Reviewed March 2021

Julianne is great, she takes time to respond to all of my messages, she has been there for me during the hardest time in my life and supporter me when I didn't want to support my self.

Reviewed March 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Shannon Julianne Toy offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Shannon Julianne Toy works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Shannon Julianne Toy speak?

Shannon Julianne Toy speaks English.

How many years of experience does Shannon Julianne Toy have?

Shannon Julianne Toy has 4 years of experience.

Where is Shannon Julianne Toy licensed to practice?

Shannon Julianne Toy is licensed to practice in Virginia, Maryland, and Michigan.

Does Shannon Julianne Toy accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Shannon Julianne Toy does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Shannon Julianne Toy offer?

Shannon Julianne Toy offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Shannon Julianne Toy?

Shannon Julianne Toy can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Shannon Julianne Toy?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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