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- Stress and depression
- Body image concerns
- Christian values framework
About Shannon
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 15 years of experience. Shannon Mick helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life changes. She also focuses on body image, eating and food-related issues, guilt and shame, social anxiety and finding life purpose. Sessions are informed by Christian values and a conservative therapeutic framework.
Shannon works with individuals to identify concrete steps for day-to-day stability. She concentrates on practical coping strategies for anxiety and tools for managing depressive symptoms. For trauma-related concerns she emphasizes careful pacing and building skills to reduce distress. For body image and eating-related issues she addresses thoughts and behaviors that maintain distress and explores healthier patterns.
Her practice combines problem-focused work with attention to values and meaning. Shannon uses structured conversations to clarify goals and then practices skills in session. She encourages clear action plans clients can try between meetings. Progress is tracked through regular review of what helps and what needs adjusting.
The practice environment reflects Christian values and a conservative orientation, which some clients prefer when discussing values, faith, or moral questions. Sessions aim to respect each person’s beliefs while addressing symptoms and life tasks. Shannon asks clients to be active partners in setting goals and testing new strategies.
Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling options. Initial steps include a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session through the site.
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How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Shannon uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on symptom reduction and skill building. For anxiety and stress she emphasizes structured skill work such as breathing, behavioral experiments, and stepwise exposure to feared situations to reduce avoidance. For trauma-related concerns she focuses on stabilizing symptoms first, teaching grounding and emotion regulation skills, then gradually addressing trauma memory at a pace the client can handle.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Shannon will discuss goals, preferences, and past experiences to identify which methods fit best. Clients and therapist review progress together and adjust methods if something isn’t working.
Confirm session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy schedule by removing travel time and allowing meetings during work breaks or evenings. They also make it practical to continue care when routines change, and different session styles can shorten check-ins or avoid camera use when that is helpful. Ask about current scheduling and format choices when completing the matching questionnaire.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and life changes. Additional focus areas include body image, eating and food-related issues, guilt and shame, and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style?
The approach is practical and goal-focused, using structured conversations and skills practice. Sessions also incorporate clients' values, including a Christian framework when relevant.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and paid?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.