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!
Additional areas of focus: 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, 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 / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
MI LCSW 6801109025
MD LCSW-C 27505
VA LCSW 0904012947
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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!
Written on Apr 16, 2023 after therapy with Shannon Julianne for 3 months on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Very attentive to my problems, flexible hours, and really understanding
Written on Mar 16, 2023 after therapy with Shannon Julianne for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder
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.
Written on Mar 14, 2023 after therapy with Shannon Julianne for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coaching, and compassion fatigue
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
Written on Dec 30, 2022 after therapy with Shannon Julianne for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and bipolar disorder
Shannon is approachable and responsive.
Written on Jul 05, 2022 after therapy with Shannon Julianne for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
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.
Written on May 04, 2022 after therapy with Shannon Julianne for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and self esteem