LPC

Shawn Brisbane , LPC

Therapist in Pennsylvania

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About Shawn

Shawn Brisbane is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 10 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and motivation concerns, depression, relationship and family challenges, grief, ADHD, eating and sleeping difficulties, and other life transitions.

He understands how a previous negative therapy experience can make reaching out feel daunting, and that understanding shapes his work. He emphasizes respectful, sensitive, and compassionate interaction while adapting conversations and treatment plans to each person’s circumstances. As an LPC he combines clinical training with a practical, client-centered approach to support clearer thinking, healthier patterns, and sustainable coping strategies.

Shawn tailors interventions to the unique needs and goals of the people he sees, drawing on a range of evidence-informed methods to address behavioral, emotional, and relational concerns. He acknowledges that beginning therapy takes courage and honors the decision to seek help, offering collaborative guidance aimed at meaningful progress over time.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping individuals notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then commit to actions that align with their values - an approach that can be useful for anxiety, persistent stress, and motivation challenges. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and ongoing relational patterns shape current relationships and emotional responses, and it can be especially helpful for intimacy-related issues, attachment concerns, and family dynamics. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and develop practical skills to change them, often used for depression, anxiety, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Shawn collaborates with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then adapts methods to create a tailored plan that fits the individual. This collaborative process helps determine which combination of approaches will be most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit support into a busy life or maintain continuity during transitions. Licensed professionals can deliver these approaches effectively in remote formats, allowing therapy to be accessible across different settings while focusing on practical tools and progress.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Shawn Brisbane have?

Shawn Brisbane has 10 years of professional experience in counseling and related clinical work.

Is Shawn Brisbane a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: PA LPC PC015161.

In which languages does Shawn Brisbane provide therapy?

Therapy with Shawn Brisbane is offered in English.

Where is Shawn Brisbane located?

Shawn is located in Pennsylvania.

How can I work with Shawn Brisbane as my therapist?

You can work with Shawn Brisbane through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Shawn Brisbane work with international clients?

Shawn Brisbane does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Shawn Brisbane cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your 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.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

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