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Shannon Powe-Saunders

PA LPC PC009256

Credentials

PA LPC PC009256

NPI Number

1396129268

Location

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

20 years experience | Counselor of Color

About Shannon Powe-Saunders

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania with over 18 years of experience in the helping profession. I began my career as a Mental Health/Substance Use Case Manager, where I linked individuals who were diagnosed with a mental health or substance use disorder to needed resources in their community. After completing my masters degree in Community Counseling, I began to counsel various individuals and families who experienced issues with: depression, anxiety, bipolar, grief, trauma, relationship issues, parenting problems, substance use/dependency and other life issues and events.
I am a warm, relatable person who believes that each person is currently on their own life’s journey. During that journey we experience things that can be pleasant as well as things that can be painful. Therapy/counseling can help serve as a guide to help us navigate those unpleasant moments and painful experiences. Respect and empathy are my guiding principles. My therapeutic approach combines Cognitive Behavioral, Psycho-Dynamic and Humanistic Therapy with Motivational Interviewing and Person Centered Thinking concepts and techniques.
Taking the first steps toward change can be difficult at times. If you are ready to begin the journey of healing and positive change I am here to support and encourage you.
I look forward to meeting you!

Licenses

LPC

PC009256

Professional experience

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

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Fertility issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Postpartum depression
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Internal Family Systems
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Systemic Therapy

Languages

English

4 Reviews

“Shannon is the best therapist I've worked with. She's amazing. I looked forward to talking to her every week. She helped me a lot.”

“Shannon has been very helpful over the past few months. She creates a safe space to share your experiences and thoughts. She helped me create goals and challenged me.”

“I look forward to my video calls with Shannon every week! She starts every session asking how I’m doing and asks “where do I want to start?” I feel safe to express exactly what I’m thinking and feeling, and that’s made this therapy process such a gift! As challenging as it can be at times, I know Shannon will be there, encouraging me every step of the way!”

“It's still early in my experience so far but Shannon has been so approachable, a calm listener, sets reasonable goals for me, and puts humor into our sessions. I look forward to talking with her more.”

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