- Values-based work
- Skills focused
- Gentle directness
About Shawn
Shawn Brisbane is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, and problems with self-esteem. He also supports people dealing with relationship strain, grief, sleep and eating issues, parenting stress, and problems connected to ADHD. Shawn writes plainly and focuses on practical steps a person can use right away.
Shawn draws on a mix of approaches to shape sessions around each person. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and take action, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and shift unhelpful thoughts, and client-centered methods to keep the conversation grounded in what matters to the person. He also integrates attachment-focused ideas and skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy when those fit the concern.
Shawn aims for respectful, sensitive care and adjusts the pace to each person’s needs. He listens for patterns that keep problems stuck and offers concrete tools to try between sessions. Progress is treated as a step-by-step process rather than a single event.
He is licensed in Pennsylvania and brings ten years of clinical experience to his work. Sessions emphasize collaboration - Shawn helps people set realistic goals and checks progress as they go. He encourages anyone who has had a bad therapy experience before to consider a different approach this time.
To begin, people follow the site’s sign-up flow and complete a short matching questionnaire. Shawn supports making plans that fit a person’s life and priorities, and he will work with clients to find a practical path forward.
Shawn draws on a mix of approaches to shape sessions around each person. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and take action, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and shift unhelpful thoughts, and client-centered methods to keep the conversation grounded in what matters to the person. He also integrates attachment-focused ideas and skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy when those fit the concern.
Shawn aims for respectful, sensitive care and adjusts the pace to each person’s needs. He listens for patterns that keep problems stuck and offers concrete tools to try between sessions. Progress is treated as a step-by-step process rather than a single event.
He is licensed in Pennsylvania and brings ten years of clinical experience to his work. Sessions emphasize collaboration - Shawn helps people set realistic goals and checks progress as they go. He encourages anyone who has had a bad therapy experience before to consider a different approach this time.
To begin, people follow the site’s sign-up flow and complete a short matching questionnaire. Shawn supports making plans that fit a person’s life and priorities, and he will work with clients to find a practical path forward.
How therapy approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people get clear on what matters to them and take small, meaningful actions toward those values. It can be useful for depression, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood. Client-Centered Therapy centers the session on the person’s experience, using empathic listening to help people feel heard and to develop their own solutions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shawn treats approach selection as a team effort - he listens to goals, tries methods, and adjusts based on what helps. Clients are invited to give feedback about what is working and what should change so sessions stay practical and relevant.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - sessions can be scheduled around work, reduce travel time, and make follow-up easier. Some formats let people check in without video for a shorter conversation, while others allow full discussion with visual cues; discuss preferences and logistics when you schedule so sessions match your needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Shawn help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, bipolar symptoms, and ADHD among other areas.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is practical and collaborative. He listens closely, offers tools to try, and adapts the approach to each person’s needs and pace.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has about ten years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns and aims to meet people where they are.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he accept clients outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost and how are they billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working with him?
Start by selecting the continue button on this profile, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.