Therapist profile
Shawn Brisbane, LPC
Pennsylvania
Licensed counselor - Anger and mood concerns
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Pennsylvania / PC015161
- NPI1609397256
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationPennsylvania
About
- ACT techniques
- CBT skills
- DBT strategies
About Shawn
Shawn Brisbane is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 10 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on problems such as stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and relationship and family concerns. He also addresses issues like ADHD, self-esteem, grief, intimacy struggles, and coping with life changes.
Shawn uses clear, practical conversations rather than jargon. Sessions focus on understanding what keeps a problem going and on small, repeatable steps that change daily patterns. Clients can expect straightforward skill building for handling strong reactions, improving communication, and managing cravings or compulsive behavior.
He draws from several evidence-based approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. These methods help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away, test unhelpful thinking, and build tools for tolerating distress. Attachment-focused ideas are also used to look at how early relationships affect current patterns.
Shawn frames the work as collaborative. He listens for what matters to each person, then layers practical strategies with a focus on behavior and values. Progress is often measured in small changes - fewer outbursts, clearer boundaries, or steadier moods - rather than dramatic overnight fixes.
Sessions are aimed at adults navigating real-world strain at work and home. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling options through the therapist’s intake process.
How sessions work
How Shawn blends therapeutic approaches for online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting driven by them, then choose actions based on personal values. It is useful for anger, anxiety, and motivation problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing it with concrete behavioral experiments, which can reduce reactivity and improve mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for tolerating distress, regulating intense emotions, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which many people find helpful when anger or impulsive behavior is a concern.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Shawn treats it as a collaborative process. He will help you weigh what feels useful and adjust techniques to fit your goals, whether that means practicing grounding skills, testing a belief, or working on communication habits.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter focused check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let a person choose sessions that match their needs - for example a video visit for deeper conversation or a shorter phone check-in when bandwidth or attention is limited. Licensed professionals often use these options to help therapy fit into everyday life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He supports adults with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, and related issues such as ADHD and grief.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses straightforward, practical conversations focused on skills and behavior change rather than technical language.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 10 years of professional experience as a counselor in Pennsylvania.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.