Shawna Pankonin, LPC
Compassionate, practical support for life stressors
Details
| Name | Shawna Pankonin |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Mississippi |
| Licensed in | Mississippi |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 14 |
About Shawna
Shawna Pankonin, LPC, helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, grief, parenting strain, and identity concerns. She focuses on practical strategies you can use in daily life. Shawna writes short-term goals and steps with each person so progress is clearer and more doable.
She brings 14 years of experience in community, school, residential, and outpatient settings across the Gulf Coast of Mississippi. That work included supporting young people involved with the courts and children in state custody, which shaped her focus on safety and stability.
Background and approach
Her background gives her experience with a wide range of mental health issues and family-related challenges. Shawna uses a narrative-informed, client-centered style. She listens for the story people tell about themselves and helps them find different, more helpful ways to view that story.
She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and solution-focused strategies when those approaches fit the person’s goals. Her sessions tend to be warm and straightforward. She asks questions, reflects what she hears, and helps clients set small, concrete steps they can try between sessions.
Shawna aims to support people who want to take action and build lasting skills for coping and communication. She is a licensed professional counselor in Mississippi. Shawna respects each person’s experience and works together with them to set realistic goals and steady progress.
If someone is ready to begin, she guides them through a simple intake and scheduling process.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Shawna works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Adoption and foster care
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Shawna among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Shawna among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Shawna among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Shawna among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Shawna among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Shawna 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 she 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 Shawna directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How her approaches work online
Shawna uses Narrative Therapy to help people examine the stories they tell about themselves and their problems, then notice other stories that offer more options and hope. This approach is useful for relationship issues, identity questions, and family-of-origin concerns.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy which focuses on listening deeply and following the person’s lead. That style helps people feel heard and supported while they identify goals and decide on next steps. Shawna incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes that reduce anxiety or improve mood. CBT is helpful for stress, depression, and coping with overwhelming emotions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Shawna will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try techniques that match those needs. The choice of methods is collaborative and can shift as progress is made.
Online sessions let people connect from different places and at varied times. Video calls work well for deeper conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging can fit quick check-ins or shorter progress notes. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or other commitments.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does Shawna focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and parenting issues, grief, career concerns, bipolar mood concerns, and a range of family and adoption-related challenges.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and direct. She listens closely to each person’s story, then helps set small practical steps and coping tools to use between sessions.
What experience does she bring?
She has 14 years in the mental health field, with experience in homes, residential care, schools, youth court settings, outpatient clinics, and a Child Advocacy Center.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master of Science and practices in Mississippi.
Can sessions be held in other languages or outside the U.S.?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a time based on the therapist’s availability.
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