- Person-centered focus
- Goal oriented
- Practical tools
About Shawn
Shawn Crossley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 23 years in mental health. He helps people manage anxiety, depression, anger, stress, addictions, and parenting strain. He also supports those facing trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, mood disorders, ADHD, and questions around identity and life purpose.
Shawn uses a person-centered style that puts the client’s experience first. He combines Client-Centered Therapy with practical tools from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused work. Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings and on noticing what changes feel right for them.
He describes therapy as a team effort. Sessions usually involve listening, reflecting what matters, and setting small goals. Shawn emphasizes straightforward talk and concrete strategies rather than jargon or long lectures.
Shawn draws on long experience across different age ranges and situations. His background includes work with family dynamics, blended family issues, and mood and trauma-related concerns. That experience informs how he helps people make useful changes in daily life.
People who come to Shawn often want calm, practical guidance. He works to create a space where someone can talk through what is hard, try new ways of coping, and track progress over time.
How Shawn Uses Person-Focused and Practical Therapies Online
Shawn blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online work. Client-Centered Therapy means the conversation follows what matters most to the client, with the therapist reflecting back feelings and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy adds practical techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors that can reduce anxiety, low mood, or unhealthy habits.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Shawn works together with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That collaborative planning can change over time as progress is made or new challenges appear.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when life is hectic. It also lets people use written or verbal tools between sessions to practice skills and track changes over time.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does Shawn help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, mood disorders, ADHD, parenting challenges, and related concerns.
What is Shawn's therapeutic style like?
Sessions are person-centered and collaborative. He uses straightforward discussion, active listening, and practical steps to address goals.
How much experience does he have?
Shawn has 23 years of experience in the mental health field, including work with family dynamics and mood and trauma-related concerns.
Where is Shawn licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with Shawn?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.