Shawn Beard , LPC

Shawn Beard is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with a decade of clinical experience. He leads New U by Design and approaches therapy with warmth, respect, and a focus on each person s unique strengths. As an LPC, Shawn is a state-licensed mental health professional trained to assess emotional and behavioral concerns and to provide goal-focused counseling.

Shawn blends evidence-informed methods with a compassionate, nonjudgmental stance. He works collaboratively to tailor conversations and treatment plans so they fit each client s story and needs. His practice addresses a wide range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem and self-love challenges, career and financial stress, coping with life changes such as divorce or separation, family and family-of-origin issues, anger, grief, and compassion fatigue.

Shawn also supports people dealing with control issues, feelings of guilt or shame, isolation and loneliness, infidelity and jealousy, polyamory and non-monogamous relationship dynamics, men s issues and midlife transitions, and working with clients who are hearing impaired. He views clients as experts in their own lives and emphasizes strengths-based work to empower people as they make changes toward a more fulfilling life.