About

Shannon Powe-Saunders is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Pennsylvania with more than 18 years in the helping profession. She began her career working as a mental health and substance use case manager, connecting people diagnosed with mental health or substance use disorders to needed community resources.

After earning a master’s degree in Community Counseling, she moved into clinical work, providing counseling to individuals and families facing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, grief, trauma, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, substance use and dependency, and other life events.

Shannon is known for a warm, relatable approach and views each person as being on their own life journey, one that includes both pleasant and painful experiences. She sees therapy as a guide to help navigate difficult moments, and her practice is grounded in respect and empathy.

Her therapeutic approach blends cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, and humanistic methods with motivational interviewing and person-centered thinking techniques. She holds a Pennsylvania counseling license, a credential that reflects her training and clinical qualifications (PA LPC PC009256).

Beginning the process of change can feel challenging. If someone is ready to start a path toward healing and positive change, Shannon offers support and encouragement and looks forward to meeting new clients in Pennsylvania.

Location:
Pennsylvania, United States
Years Experience:
18
Gender:
Female
Languages Spoken:
English
Therapist of Color:
Yes
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Addictions, Depression, Family, Self esteem, Stress, Anxiety
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, ADHD, Anger, Attachment issues, Bipolar, Blended family issues, Body image, Career, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Compassion fatigue, Control issues, Coping with life changes, Dependent personality, Divorce, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Gambling, Grief, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, LGBT, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Non-monogamous relationships, Parenting, Polyamory, Porn, Post-traumatic stress, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy, Prejudice and discrimination, Relationship, Relationship, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Separation, Sexual trauma, Social anxiety and phobia, Trauma and abuse, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: PA LPC PC009256
  • NPI Number: 1396129268
  • License: LPC (Pennsylvania) #PC009256 exp 2027-02-28

Is Online Therapy the Right Step Toward Better Mental Health?

Many people wonder whether counseling delivered online can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or adjusting to life changes, remote therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person care.

A major benefit of online therapy is scheduling flexibility and the ability to choose the communication method that feels most comfortable - video sessions, phone calls, live chat, or in-app messaging. This adaptability often makes it easier to fit regular therapy into a busy life.

Therapists offering remote services are licensed professionals, and clients may change therapists at any time if they are seeking a different fit. For many people, online therapy provides a practical, accessible way to pursue support and make progress on common emotional and relational concerns.

How much experience does Shannon Powe-Saunders have?

Shannon Powe-Saunders has 18 years of experience providing therapy services.

Is Shannon Powe-Saunders a licensed therapist?

Yes. She is a licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania, a credential that reflects her clinical training and qualifications (PA LPC PC009256).

In which languages does Shannon Powe-Saunders provide therapy?

Shannon Powe-Saunders provides therapy in English.

Where is Shannon Powe-Saunders located?

Shannon Powe-Saunders is located in Pennsylvania.

How can I work with Shannon Powe-Saunders as my therapist?

Clients can work with Shannon Powe-Saunders by phone, video, live chat, or messaging.

How much does therapy with Shannon Powe-Saunders cost?

The cost of therapy with Shannon Powe-Saunders can vary based on factors such as your location and her availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is straightforward. Click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a brief questionnaire that helps match you to a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.