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Entry 026007Pennsylvania / United States

Shawn Crossley

Shawn Crossley, LPC

Pennsylvania 23 years in practice

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Licensed counselor - stress and relationships

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  • Person-centered approach
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Solution-focused work

About Shawn

LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Pennsylvania with 23 years of experience. Shawn Crossley focuses on stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, LGBT concerns, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy problems, sleep difficulties, parenting, career questions, bipolar concerns, coaching needs, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

Shawn uses a person-centered approach and solution-focused strategies alongside cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-focused work. Sessions emphasize practical steps and clear goals. He treats therapy as a collaborative team process and works with clients to set the pace and focus of work.

In sessions Shawn listens for what is most urgent and then builds short-term goals. He uses CBT techniques to spot thought patterns and try new behaviors. Solution-focused techniques help clients identify small changes that produce noticeable results.

When trauma or abuse is part of a client's history, Trauma-Focused Therapy methods are used to reduce reminders and develop coping skills. Shawn also draws on family-structured ideas when family dynamics affect individual wellbeing, helping people sort communication and role issues.

Clients can expect direct conversation, practical tools, and regular check-ins on progress. Shawn has spent over two decades in the field and brings that experience to routine clinical decisions and planning. If you want to start, confirm current session options before booking and complete the matching steps the service asks for.

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How his approaches are used in online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping the client set the agenda. It’s about understanding a person’s experience and letting that guide what to work on next. This approach helps when someone needs space to clarify feelings and priorities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In practice this means identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, depression, or anger. CBT is useful for stress, mood disorders, and many day-to-day problems.

Solution-Focused Therapy targets short-term, achievable changes. Sessions often start by naming one small, concrete step the client can try before the next meeting. This approach suits people who want fast, practical progress on specific issues.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review needs, goals, and preferences, and suggest which methods to try first. Clients and therapist regularly check what’s working and adjust the plan together.

Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and easier attendance when travel is difficult. The biography does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can allow shorter check-ins or longer focused sessions depending on what the client and therapist agree will be most useful.

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)EmptinessImpulsivityJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersNarcissismPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

23+ years

Listed in

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, trauma and a wide range of mood and relationship issues listed in his profile.

What is his general approach in sessions?

Sessions are person-centered and solution-focused, with practical goals and collaborative planning. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques and trauma-focused methods when appropriate.

How much experience does he have?

He has 23 years of experience working in mental health settings and brings that background to assessment and treatment planning.

What credentials and location apply?

He holds an LPC credential in Pennsylvania and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

Shawn Crossley

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