- ACT informed
- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Shannon
Shannon Gaiser is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 17 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, grief, depression, anger, and life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients.
Shannon draws on practical, straightforward methods. She uses client-centered work to focus on what matters to the person in front of her. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Motivational interviewing is part of her approach when people are weighing change.
Her background includes nearly a decade in inpatient and outpatient addiction treatment and years providing outpatient care alongside medication-assisted treatment providers. That experience informs her perspective on alternatives to traditional recovery programs and on how to support people managing substance use alongside other challenges.
Shannon often helps people talk through family-of-origin issues, communication and control problems, codependency, and the fallout from divorce or separation. She also addresses trauma, grief, parenting strain, and problems with self-esteem or commitment. She frames practical steps people can take between sessions to test new behaviors.
In practice she blends mindfulness skills with action-oriented work. She supports people who want to reduce reactivity, manage workplace frustration, or cope with anger around close relationships. Her style is direct and solution-focused, aiming to help people build skills they can use in everyday life.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online therapy options. The service uses a cancelable subscription model for sessions that varies by location.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. ACT can be useful for anger that comes from ongoing stress or when people want clearer direction about what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thinking patterns and behaviors that fuel reactivity, and then practicing new responses. It suits anger linked to workplace frustration or recurring relationship conflicts. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational approach that helps people sort through mixed feelings about change and strengthen motivation for new habits.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together.
The original biography lists text, video, and voice sessions as options, but prospective clients should confirm current formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals can use the same techniques online as in person, so the focus stays on developing skills to manage anger and stress in day-to-day life.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She helps people manage anger arising in relationships, at work, or from built-up resentment. Anger is listed among many areas she works with including stress, trauma, and family problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She uses cognitive-behavioral strategies, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness to build skills and test changes.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 17 years of professional experience, including work in inpatient and outpatient addiction settings and outpatient practice with medication-assisted treatment providers.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Can I work with her if I live outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats does she offer?
The original profile mentions text, video, and voice sessions. Confirm current session options before booking to be sure they match your needs.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to start therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.