- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-focused work
About Shawn
Shawn Crossley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 23 years of experience. He works with adults on common young-adult concerns such as career stress, relationship strain, anxiety, low self-esteem, and navigating life changes like leaving home or starting a first job.
He uses straightforward conversation and practical skill building. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that get in the way and trying small, achievable changes. Shawn combines client-centered listening with structured tools to help people manage mood, worry, sleep problems, and addictive behaviors.
Shawn draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to challenge unhelpful thoughts and build new habits. He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear goals and map short-term steps toward them. For people carrying difficult memories, Trauma-Focused Therapy is part of the approach used to reduce the hold of past events.
In session he aims to work as part of a team with the person across a few realistic goals. He often uses brief exercises, tracking tasks between sessions, and concrete communication techniques when relationship strain or blended-family issues come up. Clients looking for help with ADHD, mood disorders, grief, or life purpose work will find these practical elements useful.
Shawn has long experience across a wide range of concerns including bipolar conditions, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and parenting challenges. He offers sessions in English from his Pennsylvania practice and bases his work on clear, hands-on methods rather than long abstract discussion.
How his therapeutic approaches work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping the client set their own priorities. It is useful for building confidence, exploring values, and deciding what matters most during early adulthood.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, sleep problems, and managing impulses by practicing small behavior changes and thought experiments.
Solution-Focused Therapy narrows attention to short-term goals and practical steps. It helps when someone wants clear progress on issues like communication, commitment decisions, or work and study plans.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit the client's needs, and adjust the plan together as sessions progress. Collaboration helps identify which tools are most useful and when to try different techniques.
Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around study, work shifts, or commuting by removing travel time and letting people meet from wherever they are. Some formats also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited or audio-only conversations when bandwidth is low. Licensed professionals can tailor pacing and homework to fit a young adult's day-to-day life.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, addictions, grief, and other concerns listed in his specialties, including work and career stress common in early adulthood.
What is his therapy style like?
He combines client-centered listening with practical, goal-oriented techniques. Expect a mix of talking, short exercises, and tasks to try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 23 years of experience in the mental health field working with a wide range of issues across the lifespan.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Can he see people who speak other languages or live abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the biography.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
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