- Client-centered
- Cognitive behavioral
- Solution-focused
About Shawn
Shawn Crossley is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Pennsylvania with 23 years of experience. He works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship strain, and issues around self-esteem. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use right away to manage feelings that get in the way of daily life.
Shawn brings a straightforward, team-oriented style to sessions. He uses client-centered conversation to let people set the pace and priorities. He pairs that with solution-focused tools that break problems into small, manageable steps. He also draws on cognitive behavioral methods to spot patterns of thinking that keep problems repeating.
People can expect clear goals and short-term strategies alongside space to talk through hard moments. He helps clients identify simple changes and practice them between meetings. Over time those changes can reduce reactive responses and rebuild a steadier routine.
Shawn has a history of working across a range of concerns including trauma and addiction-related issues. He has long experience helping people who struggle with impulsivity, grief, mood differences, attention challenges, and career or parenting stress. His approach emphasizes collaboration and practical problem solving rather than long, open-ended processes.
Sessions aim to be focused and goal-oriented while leaving room for emotional processing. Shawn encourages clients to set measurable targets and to try techniques in real life. He works in English and sees clients in Pennsylvania.
How therapy approaches guide online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the client’s priorities and ways of speaking about problems. In practice this means sessions start with what matters most to the person and the therapist follows their lead to set goals and next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice patterns of thinking and behavior that keep anger and anxiety cycling. It uses clear exercises and homework to try different reactions and test whether they change outcomes.
Solution-focused therapy looks for small, concrete changes that move a situation forward quickly. It breaks down goals into tiny, doable steps and tracks progress from one session to the next.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose approaches that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean emphasizing thinking skills, short-term problem solving, or a combination of methods as the work evolves.
Confirm the current session options before booking because the biography does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit short check-ins into a busy day or avoid travel on a work break. It also allows people to practice strategies between sessions in their everyday routines, and to try different communication habits in the contexts where they actually occur.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he address?
He works with adults on everyday anger and resentment, frustration at work, and reactions that strain relationships.
How would he approach my temper in sessions?
He uses a client-centered style and solution-focused techniques to set goals and try small behavioral changes. Cognitive behavioral methods are used to identify thinking patterns that fuel strong reactions.
How much experience does he have with these concerns?
He has 23 years of experience in the mental health field and many years working with mood, impulsivity, trauma, and addiction-related concerns.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He holds the LPC credential and practices in Pennsylvania.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are 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.
What is the easiest way to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.