Therapist profile
Shannon Powe-Saunders, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and parenting concerns
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- CBT methods
- Motivational interviewing
- Mindfulness practice
About Shannon
Shannon Powe-Saunders is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 18 years in the helping profession. She began in mental health and substance use case management and went on to complete a master’s degree in Community Counseling. Her work focuses on depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, grief, trauma and abuse, addiction, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, and related life changes.
She has experience linking people to community resources and then providing ongoing counseling. Early work involved coordinating care for people with mental health and substance use disorders. Later she provided individual counseling for adults facing mood disorders, grief, trauma, and addiction challenges.
Shannon integrates several practical approaches in her sessions. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thought and behavior, and Psychodynamic ideas to look at past experiences that shape current reactions. She also draws on Client-Centered principles and Motivational Interviewing to support people making changes.
Her style is direct and relatable. She focuses on respect and listening. Sessions typically involve talking through current problems, practicing specific strategies, and planning small, manageable steps toward change.
People come to her for many reasons: managing parenting stress, coping with grief, addressing substance use, handling relationship strain, or finding better ways to manage anxiety and mood swings. Those concerned about family-of-origin issues, attachment, codependency, or blended family dynamics will find these topics within her stated focus areas.
If someone is ready to start, the process begins by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. The counselor asks about goals, current concerns, and practical steps to fit therapy into everyday life.
How sessions work
How Shannon’s approaches translate to online work
Shannon commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered approaches in her counseling. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing out different behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered methods emphasize being listened to and having the counselor follow the client’s concerns to shape sessions. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who are considering change, such as cutting back substance use or adjusting habits that affect family life. That approach uses straightforward questions and reflective listening to clarify goals and build motivation. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and practical needs and together decide what methods to try. That collaborative planning helps make sessions feel relevant and manageable. The exact session formats available for online work are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It also makes regular appointments more practical for people juggling parenting, work, or caregiving responsibilities.Areas of focus
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of family and parenting issues does she address?
She lists parenting strain, blended family issues, family-of-origin problems, communication problems, and divorce or separation among her focus areas.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She combines Client-Centered ways of listening with Cognitive Behavioral and Psychodynamic ideas, plus Motivational Interviewing techniques to help people make changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years in the helping profession, beginning in mental health and substance use case management and moving into counseling after a master’s in Community Counseling.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Are sessions offered in any languages besides English?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to schedule a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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