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Shania Wilkes , LPC

Therapist in Pennsylvania

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About Shania

Shania Wilkes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with ten years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through challenging life moments. As a grief counseling specialist, she has guided people coping with depression, anxiety, loss, addiction, major life changes, symptom management, and relationship conflict toward renewed purpose and a stronger sense of personal empowerment.

With a background in higher education, she has taught college courses in general psychology, human growth and development, and abnormal psychology, bringing a foundation of clinical knowledge to her therapeutic work. Her approach is eclectic and tailored - combining evidence-based techniques with personal insight to meet each client where they are. She grounds her work in a person-centered, humanistic orientation, believing that clients are the experts in their own lives and that therapy is a collaborative journey to build on existing strengths.

Shania describes her style as "carefrontational" - honest and direct when addressing difficult patterns, yet always delivered with compassion and respect. She focuses on helping people develop healthier ways of managing problems, increase self-acceptance, and reclaim a sense of peace and resolve. She is not currently accepting new clients.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Shania Wilkes integrates several established approaches to support clients in an online setting. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present - it is often helpful for stress, anxiety, and navigating life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathy, unconditional positive regard, and meeting each person where they are; it helps people build self-understanding, self-esteem, and emotional resilience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and mood disorders.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Shania works with each client to explore goals, preferences, and needs, and adapts techniques over time so the therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy can make this collaborative work more accessible - sessions may take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options allow licensed professionals to provide consistent, ongoing support without requiring travel, which can make it easier to maintain momentum and progress between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Shania Wilkes have?

Shania Wilkes has 10 years of experience.

Is Shania Wilkes a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: PA LPC PC013176.

In which languages does Shania Wilkes provide therapy?

Shania Wilkes provides therapy in English.

Where is Shania Wilkes located?

Shania Wilkes is located in Pennsylvania.

How can I work with Shania Wilkes as my therapist?

Therapy with Shania can be offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Note that she is not currently accepting new clients.

Does Shania Wilkes work with international clients?

Shania Wilkes does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Shania Wilkes 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page. Note that she is not currently accepting new clients.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging. Availability may vary, and Shania Wilkes is not currently accepting new clients.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Drug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

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