Shania Wilkes, LPC

Shania Wilkes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with ten years of clinical experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through periods of stress, loss, addiction, depression, anxiety, and major life transitions. She has developed a specialty in grief counseling and assists clients in symptom management, relationship conflict, and rediscovering a sense of purpose and personal empowerment.

Drawing on a humanistic, person-centered foundation, she uses an eclectic mix of evidence-informed techniques tailored to each person’s needs. Her work blends practical skill-building with compassionate challenge, a style she refers to as “carefrontational,” where difficult topics are addressed directly but with empathy and respect. Shania emphasizes tapping into each client’s existing strengths while introducing strategies to better manage mood, coping, and interpersonal patterns.

In addition to her clinical work, Shania has taught college-level courses in general psychology, human growth and development, and abnormal psychology, an experience that informs her clear, educational approach in sessions. She believes that a strong therapeutic alliance helps people explore and express their emotions, cultivate self-acceptance, and take meaningful steps toward change. Prospective clients can expect collaborative, tailored care focused on identifying practical tools and renewed resolve to move forward.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Shania integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her online practice. ACT focuses on helping people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present - it can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, giving clients space to explore their experiences and build self-understanding - this approach supports grief, relationship concerns, and self-esteem work. CBT offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping skills.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Shania works with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances, adapting techniques over time as needs change. Clients are invited to share feedback so the plan evolves with their progress.

Online therapy with Shania is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules, varied comfort levels with technology, and the need to access care from different locations. These options make it easier to maintain consistent support and integrate therapeutic tools into daily life.