- Trauma recovery
- Body image work
- Anxiety management
About Shannon
Shannon Mick is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 15 years of experience. She works with adults coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and questions about life purpose. Shannon also addresses body image, eating and food-related issues, guilt and shame, and social anxiety.
Shannon centers sessions on practical steps that help people handle day-to-day strain. She uses a conservative, Christian-influenced framework and focuses on concrete skills for managing symptoms and navigating change. Sessions typically include talk therapy, skill practice, and reflection on values and goals.
People often come to her when a life change leaves them unsure what comes next. She talks through current struggles, looks at what matters to the person, and helps set small, realistic goals. The work is paced to match what the client needs at each stage.
Shannon has particular experience with trauma recovery and post-traumatic stress. She helps people reduce overwhelm and regain a sense of control after difficult events. For body image and eating concerns she addresses behaviors, thoughts, and feelings that keep people stuck.
Her approach combines problem-focused strategies with attention to personal beliefs and values. She helps clients practice new ways of coping and build routines that support emotional stability. To begin, a short intake and scheduling step helps clarify goals and next actions.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Shannon draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on symptom reduction and practical change. One common approach is trauma-focused work that helps people process distressing memories and reduce post-traumatic stress reactions through structured discussions and coping skills. Another approach addresses anxiety and depression with behavioral strategies, such as activity scheduling, exposure steps for social anxiety, and practical routines to reduce avoidance.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Shannon will review concerns, goals, and personal values with the client and suggest methods that fit their situation. Together they will adjust methods over time based on what helps most and what feels manageable.
Confirm session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. Some people prefer a video session for face-to-face interaction, while others choose audio-only for a quicker or lower-bandwidth meeting. The therapist and client can decide which format best supports the work and practical needs.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and life transitions. Additional focus areas include body image, eating issues, guilt and shame, post-traumatic stress, self-love, social anxiety and life purpose.
How would she approach feeling stuck or unsure of direction?
She uses a conservative, Christian-influenced framework and practical strategies to clarify values and set small goals. The process involves talk, skill practice, and planning concrete next steps.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults on anxiety, trauma recovery, depression and life changes.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are used?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.