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Shania Wilkes, LPC

Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Grief Depression Coping with life changes
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with 10 years of progressive experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I am also experienced as a grief counseling specialist and have had the pleasure of helping people navigate through issues with depression, anxiety, loss, addiction, major life changes, symptom management, relationship conflict and regaining a sense of purpose and personal empowerment. I have a background in education as well, having taught college level courses in general psychology, human growth and development and abnormal psychology.

I use an eclectic approach to therapy, incorporating my own life experiences and a variety of relevant therapeutic principles and techniques in a way that is tailored specifically to the needs of each individual client. Though techniques and interventions may vary by client, they are consistently fueled by a person-centered and humanistic therapeutic orientation, as I believe it is my role to provide a safe a secure space for you to grow through whatever barrier you are facing, while tapping into and further developing your own innate strengths and uniqueness. You are the expert, I’m only here to help.

I like to call my therapeutic approach and personal style “carefrontational,” where I like to confront problematic issues honestly and straightforward with care and compassion. We are not our problem, but how we manage our problems can certainly shape the way we view ourselves. Overall, I’m here to help you find better ways to manage life’s problems and walk away with a renewed sense of peace, self-acceptance and resolve that allows you to fully embrace and appreciate the value behind being you.

We all have a story and while I may not have experienced all of the situations you bring to the table first hand in my own life, I am confident that I have dealt with the range of emotions you may be feeling and have worked hard myself at learning ways to acknowledge, understand, express and validate those feelings. It is my belief that with the right support and a healthy alliance, you can make a change for the better and see the beauty in what life actually has to offer. I look forward to speaking with you soon!

Professional experience

10yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Grief Depression Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Body image, Codependency, Communication problems, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Drug and alcohol addiction, Family problems, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexuality, Women's issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

PA LPC PC013176

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Shania Wilkes. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Very patient, understanding, and challenges my thought process and helps me realize what I need to address and focus on

Written on Nov 03, 2024 after therapy with Shania for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes

I have been seeing Shania for the last few months and can’t recommend her enough. She’s helped me through some very dark times and really helped me change my mindset. I appreciate that she is down to earth, engaging and extremely knowledgeable. I always look forward to our sessions!

Written on Oct 04, 2024 after therapy with Shania for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and compassion fatigue

Shania shows great care, consideration, and respect in everything she says. I appreciate her soft and strategic approach and willingness to adjust as necessary. She makes me feel safe and in good hands. I like her openness, responsiveness, and guidance. She keeps me focused and helps me to make the most of our time together. Thank you, Shania!

Written on Sep 24, 2024 after therapy with Shania for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem

Shania is so supportive and kind. She is always understanding and validates my feelings. She helps me to make decisions regarding my self-care and reminds me I do not have to be everything to everyone all the time. It is okay to do some things just for me. I am a fellow counselor and sometimes I am the "worse" client because I forget to practice what I preach. Shania reminds me I have to take care of me too. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a positive support, a great listener and someone who knows her job!

Written on Aug 28, 2024 after therapy with Shania for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

I absolutely love working with Shania, she always knows what I need in terms of conversation, she never pressures me into talking about topics that I’m not ready for, and she has helped me explore parts of myself I’ve never really explored! I love working with her.

Written on Aug 27, 2024 after therapy with Shania for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd

Shania makes me feel like I matter.

Written on Aug 26, 2024 after therapy with Shania for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem