Shannon Powe-Saunders
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Pennsylvania therapists accepting new clients
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About Shannon
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!
What Shannon helps with
- 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
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- 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
How Shannon works
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Internal Family Systems
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Systemic Therapy
What clients say
- “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!”
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- “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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