Therapist profile
Shannon Powe-Saunders, LPC
Pennsylvania
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Trauma
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Pennsylvania / PC009256
- NPI1396129268
- Experience18 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationPennsylvania
About
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practices
- Motivational interviewing
About Shannon
Shannon Powe-Saunders is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 18 years of experience in mental health and substance use work. She moved from case management into counseling after earning a master’s degree in Community Counseling. Her background includes linking people to resources and providing one-on-one counseling for a wide range of concerns, including anger, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, grief, and relationship struggles.
Her sessions are straightforward and conversational. She uses client-centered methods to listen and understand what matters most to the person in front of her. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic ideas to help clients see patterns in thoughts and behavior and to develop concrete steps for change.
Shannon also uses mindfulness techniques to ground clients in the present and motivational interviewing to support willingness for change. Her experience includes work with substance use and with people facing life transitions, parenting challenges, caregiver stress, and issues around attachment and abandonment.
She often helps people who are managing ongoing frustration, resentment, or sudden outbursts and those wanting new ways to respond to stress. Her practical focus is on noticing unhelpful patterns, trying alternative responses, and building skills that make daily life easier.
Shannon works in Pennsylvania and conducts sessions in English. She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to begin discussing goals and next steps.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding the client's perspective and priorities. The therapist listens, reflects, and helps the client set goals that feel relevant to their daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns, which can be useful for anger, anxiety, and mood concerns.Mindfulness Therapy teaches skills to notice physical and mental reactions as they happen. That can reduce reactivity and support calmer responses to stress. Shannon combines these approaches to address patterns, develop coping strategies, and build motivation for change in a way that fits the person’s goals.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with clients to choose methods that match their concerns, preferences, and goals rather than prescribing one fixed model. Sessions begin with discussion of what is working and what needs to change, and approaches are adjusted as needed.
Confirm the session formats before booking because this profile does not list specific options. In general, online sessions can help fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discuss format and scheduling during the initial match and first session so practical arrangements support ongoing work.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship struggles, and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and client-centered, combining CBT, psychodynamic ideas, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to create practical steps for change.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience in mental health and substance use services, including early work as a mental health and substance use case manager.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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