- Person-centered care
- Practical tools
- Values focused
About Shania
Shania Wilkes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 10 years of experience. She draws on a background in education and clinical work to guide people through anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship struggles, and major life changes. Shania aims to create a direct, supportive space where clients can start to make practical changes and feel more grounded in daily life.
Before moving into clinical practice she taught college courses in psychology, human growth and development, and abnormal psychology. That teaching experience informs how she explains coping tools and helps people understand their thoughts and behaviors in simple terms. She uses short, clear explanations and practical exercises rather than lengthy lectures.
Her style blends person-centered care with active, sometimes challenging feedback. Shania calls this approach "carefrontational" - honest and straightforward while remaining compassionate. She encourages clients to recognize patterns, try new responses, and build on their own strengths.
Therapy sessions often focus on concrete skills such as thought tracking, behavioral experiments, mindfulness practices, and values-based action. These methods are used to address issues like panic attacks, substance misuse, codependency, body image concerns, and anger. Sessions emphasize walking away with tools that can be applied between meetings.
Shania works collaboratively to tailor techniques to each person. She helps clients set realistic goals, test small changes, and notice progress. The aim is improved day-to-day coping, clearer priorities, and a stronger sense of self-direction.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that align with those values. It helps people who feel stuck, overwhelmed by anxiety, or unclear about what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, panic, depression, and problematic coping habits.Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps. That collaborative process means techniques can be mixed to fit the person rather than sticking to one fixed plan.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing sessions during breaks or from other accessible locations. They also let the therapist assign brief between-session practice, screen-share worksheets, and use guided mindfulness or thought-record exercises during appointments. These practical features aim to help people apply new skills between meetings and build steady momentum toward their goals.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Shania help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and codependency among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is person-centered and straightforward. She uses a "carefrontational" approach that combines honest feedback with compassion and practical skill-building.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of progressive experience working in clinical and educational settings, including grief counseling and helping people manage symptoms and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Can I work with her if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she see clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.