Shawn Brisbane, LPC
Supportive counselor helping reframe harmful stories
Details
| Name | Shawn Brisbane |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Pennsylvania |
| Licensed in | Pennsylvania |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 10 |
About Shawn
Shawn Brisbane is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma. He speaks plainly and aims to make the first step feel manageable for someone who may be unsure about therapy. Shawn focuses on building a respectful, compassionate working relationship from the start.
He draws on Narrative therapy to help clients reframe the stories they tell about themselves. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support changes in behavior and thought patterns.
Background and approach
Sessions are tailored to individual needs and paced to match each person's goals. Shawn has ten years of clinical experience and holds the LPC credential in Pennsylvania. He has worked with a wide range of concerns including grief, parenting strain, intimacy issues, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, eating and sleeping problems, and caregiver stress.
That variety informs a flexible approach to care. In sessions he listens first, helping people name what matters to them and find practical steps forward. He adapts techniques so they fit daily life, whether that means brief behavioral experiments or mapping patterns that keep problems alive.
Shawn emphasizes collaboration. Together with each client he sets goals and revisits what’s helping and what needs to change. The aim is steady progress toward clearer choices and improved coping.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse among the things Shawn works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Trichotillomania
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Shawn among the ways he works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Shawn among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Shawn among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Shawn among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Shawn among the ways he works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Shawn among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Shawn among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Shawn among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Shawn among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Shawn among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Shawn among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Shawn among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Shawn directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Shawn directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and action-based approaches work online
Shawn often uses Narrative therapy to help people separate themselves from the problems that trouble them. This approach helps clients notice recurring storylines and try out new perspectives about who they are and what they can do. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another common tool he uses; ACT focuses on identifying personal values and taking small committed actions even when strong emotions are present. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and to practice different, more effective behaviors in everyday life.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Shawn works together with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. He revisits techniques over time and adjusts plans based on what helps most in real life.
Online formats make that collaborative work flexible. Video calls let people see nonverbal cues and do longer therapeutic exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging can support brief coaching, homework checks, or moments when someone needs to jot down thoughts between sessions. These options help fit therapy into busy schedules and different lifestyles.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does he address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, sleep and eating issues, parenting strain, anger, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related challenges.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He works collaboratively and listens first. He focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and combines practical exercises with reflective conversation.
What is his professional background?
He holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential and brings ten years of experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is licensed as an LPC in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does cost and scheduling work?
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