- Years in practice
- 10
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Pennsylvania
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Grief
About Shania
Shania Wilkes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 10 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, addictions, depression, relationship strain, or parenting challenges. Her style blends direct conversation with steady support so people can find new ways forward.
Before counseling, she taught college courses in psychology and human development. That classroom background informs how she explains emotions and behavior in plain language.
Background and approach
She draws on what she has learned both professionally and personally to shape each session. Her core approach is person-centered. Sessions start with the client's goals and strengths.
From there she mixes tools from several practical therapies to meet each person's needs, including acceptance strategies, mindfulness, and helpful ways to rethink unhelpful thoughts and habits. Shania describes her manner as carefrontational - honest and direct, balanced with warmth. She will name patterns that get in the way while also pointing to what is working.
The aim is to build useful skills and a clearer sense of self so people can manage life changes and reduce distress. Many clients come for help with family or parenting stress, coping after loss, or mood and anxiety concerns. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, with an emphasis on small, doable changes that fit real life.
What Shania works with
Everything Shania lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Shania helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Shania lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that align with their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns, which is helpful for panic, mood disorders, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building on a person's strengths so they feel understood and more able to make changes.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about goals, day-to-day routines, and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress and obstacles become clear.
Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when schedules and bandwidth permit. Phone sessions can fit a short break at work or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, follow-up support, or when someone prefers not to use audio or video. These options help therapy fit into real life and make consistent care more accessible.
Questions people ask about Shania
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem struggles, mood disorders, and related problems such as panic and isolation.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is person-centered and straightforward. She uses a carefrontational approach that balances honest feedback with compassion and practical skill-building.
What is her professional background?
She has 10 years of clinical experience and a background teaching college-level psychology and human development courses.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC) in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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