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Shawn Brisbane, LPC

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationPennsylvania
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Shawn

Shawn Brisbane is an LPC based in Pennsylvania who focuses on a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family difficulties, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, anger, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

Background and approach

He also attends to related areas such as attachment difficulties, adoption and foster care matters, autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family dynamics, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication and control issues, and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder.

Shawn frames his work around practical support and compassionate listening, aiming to help people move from struggling to clearer functioning. His approach blends evidence-based therapies to match each person's needs.

He draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to create collaborative treatment plans. Shawn emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and tailoring conversations and interventions to the individual rather than following a one-size-fits-all protocol.

He encourages people who have had difficult or unhelpful therapy experiences previously to try a different, more personalized path toward their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care that Fit Your Life

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and values-driven actions, guiding clients toward meaningful behavior even when emotions feel difficult; this approach can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing thinking and behavior patterns that maintain distress, offering concrete skills for problems like anxiety, insomnia, and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns that shape emotional responses and can be helpful when trust, connection, or caregiving histories affect current relationships.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to clarify goals, try strategies that match those goals, and adjust the plan over time so the methods in use remain relevant and effective for the person's circumstances.

Online sessions are provided through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can increase flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or geographic constraints. These formats make it easier to keep continuity of care, try brief check-ins, and use different communication styles to support progress while fitting therapy into a busy schedule.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Shawn commonly address?
He works with a broad set of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family problems, grief, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting, anger, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and related areas such as attachment and caregiver stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Shawn practices in a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate manner while emphasizing collaboration; sessions are tailored to each person's needs and goals rather than following a fixed script.
What background and experience does he bring?
He is a licensed professional counselor with 10 years of experience working with diverse mental health concerns and has focused on helping people find practical ways forward after difficult experiences.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
Shawn holds an LPC credential and practices in Pennsylvania; his license details are PA LPC PC015161.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
He provides multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English