Shannon Julianne Toy - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

7 years experience

About Shannon Julianne Toy

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!

Licenses

LCSW

0904012947

LCSW-C

27505

LMSW

6801109025

Professional experience

ADHD
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Eating disorders
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
LGBT
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

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

Clinical Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“I like her experience as a parent, it's very relatable to me and my experiences.”

“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!”

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

“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.”

“Gratitude <br /> 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”

“She has been a great person to guide us in our premarital journey.”

“Shannon is approachable and responsive.”

“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.”

“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.”

“So far she has been great for my son. He doesn’t easily connect with therapists but he has with her.”

“She is knowlagble and professional . A real win!”

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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. (^:”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.