Shannon Powe-Saunders, LPC

Shannon Powe-Saunders is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 18 years working in mental health and substance use care. She began as a case manager connecting people to community resources and later completed a master's degree in Community Counseling. Over time she moved into counseling, supporting people facing depression, anxiety, bipolar concerns, grief, trauma, relationship struggles, parenting stress, and addiction issues.

Her style is warm and relatable. She treats each person as someone on a life journey and focuses on respect and empathy. Shannon frames therapy as a practical guide for navigating painful moments rather than a set of labels or tests.

In sessions she uses straightforward conversation and active listening. She combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Psychodynamic ideas, adding Motivational Interviewing and mindfulness-based techniques when helpful. This mix helps clients look at thoughts and behaviors, uncover patterns from the past, and find small steps toward change.

Shannon helps people who are coping with life changes and stress, including issues common in midlife transitions such as career shifts, relationship questions, and feelings of emptiness. She also addresses addiction, ADHD, family of origin concerns, and communication or intimacy problems.

Her background in both case management and counseling means she pays attention to practical needs as well as emotional ones. If someone decides to begin work with her, she aims to offer encouragement, clear next steps, and a steady presence through the process.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's priorities. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what she hears, and helps clients name their goals and values. This style is useful for people who want a supportive space to sort through feelings.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches simple tools to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress by practicing new ways of thinking and small behavior changes between sessions.

Mindfulness techniques bring attention to the present moment and reduce reactivity. These practices can help with stress, emotional overwhelm, and improving focus in daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to try methods that match their goals and preferences, adjusting the plan based on what helps most.

Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. The practical value of online sessions is that they can fit more easily into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about available formats when you set up your first appointment to choose what fits your routine.