- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Existential work
About Shawna
Shawna Lupori is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with eight years of counseling experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, anger, relationship and family concerns, and other life changes. Shawna communicates directly and plainly so clients can decide if she is a good fit for them.
Before specializing in counseling, Shawna spent many years in human services. That background informs her approach to substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns. She lists addiction and mental health as central areas of practice alongside grief, intimacy-related issues, and parenting strain.
In sessions she uses clear, goal-focused methods. Shawna often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and on Motivational Interviewing when substance use or behavior change is part of the work. She also uses Client-Centered and Solution-Focused techniques to help clients notice strengths and take concrete steps forward.
Shawna describes using Existential therapy to look at deeper questions that fuel anger, emptiness, or life dissatisfaction. That can include talking through values, meaning, and choices when people face midlife transitions or career crossroads.
Her style balances practical skill-building with talking through larger life questions. Sessions aim to reduce immediate distress and build skills for handling future stressors. Shawna asks new clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to begin the process.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. It helps when someone needs a space to talk through feelings and make sense of their choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete techniques to change unhelpful patterns, which can be useful for anger, anxiety, and depression.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shawna will collaborate with clients to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. That might mean using CBT tools for anger control, Motivational Interviewing for changing substance use patterns, or Client-Centered conversation to clarify values and direction.
The biography does not list which specific online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals often adapt exercises and homework so they work well during remote sessions, helping clients practice skills between meetings.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Shawna works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting issues, eating concerns, and career challenges.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses practical, goal-focused methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered and Solution-Focused techniques to build skills and address immediate problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of counseling experience and a longer background in human services that informs work with addictions and co-occurring diagnoses.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Can I have sessions in another language or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.