Therapist in Columbia, Maryland Shannon Barth, Therapist

Shannon Barth, LCSW-C, offers compassionate, affirming, and experienced therapy services to individuals and families throughout Maryland. Specializing in supporting LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent individuals, Shannon’s approach is tailored to the unique needs of clients navigating gender identity, sexuality, and the challenges of neurodivergence. Whether guiding someone through the complexities of self-discovery or assisting parents in understanding and supporting their neurodivergent child, Shannon provides a safe and empathetic environment to foster growth and resilience. With a particular focus on addressing gender identity, ADHD, and anxiety, Shannon is passionate about helping clients work through life’s challenges while celebrating their individuality. Drawing on personal experience as a trans non-binary individual, Shannon is uniquely equipped to support clients in affirming their identities and breaking through societal barriers. Therapy sessions incorporate evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), parenting skills development, and gender-affirmative medical readiness evaluations, ensuring treatment is both practical and empowering. In addition to supporting individuals, Shannon excels in working with families and couples to strengthen communication, address conflict, and build healthier relationships. They are skilled at addressing a wide range of concerns, including childhood behavior issues, school avoidance, and PTSD/trauma, and take pride in serving diverse populations. Shannon’s expertise extends to providing couples and family therapy, creating collaborative spaces where every voice is valued. Outside the therapy room, Shannon enjoys spending time with loved ones and their fur babies, prioritizing moments of disconnection from technology to reconnect with what matters most.