Greg Shannon, LPC

Greg Shannon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with nine years of experience helping people handle stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and life transitions. He meets individuals who want to feel better, regain balance, or improve performance in areas like work and athletics.

He creates a warm, empathetic space where people can speak openly without judgment. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals so progress is visible. Greg emphasizes accountability and regular feedback to track what is helping.

Greg uses straightforward, skills-based methods. He draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to build new habits and coping tools. He also uses client-centered principles to keep sessions focused on each person’s needs and strengths.

Many people come with questions about relationships, parenting concerns, grief, trauma, or ongoing mood challenges such as bipolar disorder. He also works with issues like compassion fatigue, ADHD, intimacy, and career stress. Discussions move from understanding problems to practicing specific strategies that can be used day to day.

Greg has worked across settings including private practice, rehabilitation centers, and psychiatric units. He aims to support people who are ready to make change, offering coaching-style help for those doing okay who want to perform better. Sessions are held in English for people located in Pennsylvania.

If someone is thinking about starting therapy, he encourages a first step of completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time to talk.

How practical therapy methods work online

Greg often uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy in clear, active ways. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. DBT offers skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships for people facing strong emotions.

He also uses client-centered principles to make sessions feel respectful and collaborative. Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client review goals and try techniques to see what fits best, adjusting methods based on progress and preference.

Online therapy here is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs. Video allows face-to-face conversation and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer written check-ins or need flexible scheduling. These options make it easier to get consistent care, fit sessions around work or family commitments, and practice skills between meetings.