Shannon Powe-Saunders, LPC

Shannon Powe-Saunders is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with more than 18 years in the helping profession. She began her work as a Mental Health and Substance Use Case Manager, connecting people diagnosed with mental health or substance use disorders to community resources and supports. After earning a master’s degree in Community Counseling, she moved into direct clinical work, offering counseling to individuals and families facing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, substance use or dependency, and other life transitions.

Shannon brings a warm, relatable presence to sessions and approaches each person as being on their own life journey. She views therapy as a collaborative guide to navigate both the pleasant and painful moments that arise along the way. Respect and empathy are central to her work and shape the therapeutic relationship.

Her clinical approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic concepts, and Humanistic or person-centered ideas with Motivational Interviewing techniques. This combination allows her to address thought patterns, relational histories, motivations for change, and the client’s own goals and values. Shannon encourages clients who are ready to begin the work of healing and positive change and is prepared to support and encourage them as they move forward. She looks forward to meeting prospective clients and exploring how therapy can help on their path.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Shannon Powe-Saunders

Shannon uses several evidence-informed approaches tailored to each person’s needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental space where the client’s own goals and perspectives guide the work; it is helpful for building self-esteem, improving relationships, and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to improve coping skills. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative conversational method that helps people explore their ambivalence about change and increase their intrinsic motivation for goals such as recovery from substance use or making healthier choices.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shannon works collaboratively with clients to consider their needs, goals, and preferences and may integrate techniques from different approaches to find the best fit. This cooperative process helps create a practical plan that aligns with what the client hopes to achieve.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility and accessibility for busy schedules, people in different locations within Pennsylvania, or those who prefer remote care. These formats allow clients to connect with licensed professionals from familiar environments while maintaining continuity of care and adapting to life’s demands.