Shawn Brisbane, LPC
Pennsylvania · 10 years in practice
Shawn Brisbane is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) working in Pennsylvania.
License and registration
- LPC, Pennsylvania
- PC015161 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1609397256 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Shawn
Shawn Brisbane is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) working in Pennsylvania. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, and a range of other life challenges. Shawn writes in a straightforward, respectful way and tries to make first steps feel less overwhelming.
He approaches therapy in a personal, down-to-earth style. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Shawn uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people understand patterns in close relationships and emotional reactions.
Background and approach
He also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients clarify values and take practical steps. Shawn adapts what he does to each person. He listens for what matters most, then suggests skills or small experiments to try between sessions.
That might include communication practice, grounding or breathing exercises, or steps to break cycles of avoidance and shame. With about 10 years of experience, Shawn aims to be patient and direct. He supports people dealing with anger, sleep or eating concerns, ADHD-related struggles, parenting stress, caregiver fatigue, chronic illness, and body image or intimacy worries.
He can also help when life changes feel overwhelming. Sessions are offered in English. Shawn works with standard online formats including video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short match questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Shawn lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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 Shawn names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How Emotion-Focused and Acceptance-Based Work Online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name strong emotions and how those emotions shape close relationships. Online sessions can make it easier to bring real relationship patterns into conversation and practice new ways of responding. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to someone and taking small, values-driven steps toward those goals while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. ACT techniques online often include short exercises and homework to try between meetings. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early connection patterns and how they appear now, helping people recognize triggers and build different ways of relating.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and will tailor methods collaboratively. That means trying things, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together as needed.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for a fuller conversation and nonverbal cues. Phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in fits the schedule. Live chat and text messaging can be helpful for shorter exchanges, daily check-ins, or when writing helps you process thoughts. These options provide flexibility to fit sessions into busy lives and to keep continuity when in-person visits are difficult.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, low self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, grief, and other challenges listed on his profile.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are conversational and practical. He listens carefully, helps identify patterns, and suggests skills and small experiments to try between sessions.
What experience does he bring to therapy?
He has about 10 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns including addiction, trauma, mood and relationship issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the LPC credential, Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He meets with people through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for therapy with him?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started for an initial appointment?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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