Hi,
My name is Shanna and I am a professional counselor. I am committed to support each of my clients in a unique and targeted way that will best support each person's needs, capitalize on each person's strengths, and help move toward each person's goals. In order to do this, I spend time in the beginning of the counseling relationship to assess your background, successes, hurdles, prior experiences and your perceptions of the changes that you want to see for yourself and the world around you. With that understanding, I am able to help guide you on your journey to being your best self by taking advantage of the types of activities and interventions that work best for you.
Though I utilize a vast array of tools to best support each person through an individualized lens, my work is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Being focused on wellness rather than just lessening illness, my driving belief is that people strive to lead lives that are meaningful and provide an overall sense of connection in order to enhance their relationships, work experiences and other activities. IFS is about learning about the various parts of ourselves and having awareness about internal conflict arises and can be managed. CBT is the science of changing, or re-framing, the way that we think about the world around us in order to also change our associated emotions and behaviors so that we are best able to fulfill our drive for happiness and inner peace.
I have been working to support individuals with various strengths and needs for over ten years, with the past 8 of these as a licensed practitioner. I have worked with many different people with a variety of goals, strengths and struggles to overcome feelings of depression and anxiety, interpersonal distress, trauma, and more. I have experience working in settings ranging from residential facilities to in-home therapy and outpatient centers.
When working together, I am committed to you and helping you create the sense of yourself that will lead to satisfying wellness.
I can't wait to meet you and get started.
Best wishes for wellness,
Shanna
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Intellectual Disability, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing
PA LPC PC008327
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Shanna Reese. 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.
Dr. Reese is so thorough and kind. She makes me feel like my feelings are real and valid and that I’m not “crazy” as I would say jokingly. She’s obviously very well versed in therapeutic strategies and I appreciate her so much right now.
Written on Apr 03, 2024 after therapy with Shanna for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, eating disorders, and self esteem
Dr Reese is what I have been looking for in counseling. I feel understood and heard and she gives practical tools and tips to heal my life.
Written on Nov 05, 2020 after therapy with Shanna for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
I have had a great experience so far. Dr Reese has been very responsive and I like that I can just message her when I’m feeling a certain way. Just getting the words out at that time helps a lot and knowing that she takes the time to make a thoughtful response makes me feel better.
Written on Sep 08, 2020 after therapy with Shanna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Incredible counselor. She is problem solving oriented and creative. Willing to think outside the box and try new ideas. I appreciated the sessions I had with Shauna and would recommend her to anyone. Especially for communication issues.
Written on Sep 05, 2020 after therapy with Shanna for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Great experience so far...
Written on Aug 03, 2020 after therapy with Shanna for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Awesome!
Written on Jul 31, 2020 after therapy with Shanna for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, and bipolar disorder