Shania Wilkes , LPC

Shania Wilkes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with ten years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through a range of life challenges. She has specialized training in grief counseling and has guided clients facing depression, anxiety, loss, addiction, major life transitions, symptom management, and relationship conflict toward renewed purpose and personal empowerment.

With a background in higher education, she has taught college courses in general psychology, human growth and development, and abnormal psychology, bringing that academic foundation into clinical work. Her therapeutic style is eclectic and tailored - combining clinical techniques with personal insight to fit the needs of each client. That person-centered, humanistic orientation means she centers the client’s lived experience and strengths while collaborating on practical strategies for change.

Shania describes her approach as "carefrontational," meaning she addresses difficult issues directly while maintaining compassion and respect. She emphasizes that clients are the experts on their lives and sees her role as a guide who helps uncover healthier ways to manage challenges. Shania aims to help people build self-acceptance, resilience, and a clearer sense of direction as they move forward.

Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online

Client-centered therapy focuses on respecting each person’s perspective and building a supportive therapeutic relationship. It emphasizes empathy, active listening, and helping clients tap into their own strengths to navigate issues such as relationship conflict, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action toward them while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. ACT can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and challenges related to coping and life purpose.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT is often applied to anxiety, panic, mood disorders, and symptom management.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist will work collaboratively with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative exploration helps tailor interventions to the person rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility in how care is delivered. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow clients to access support from home or other convenient locations, accommodate varied schedules, and maintain continuity of care during life changes. These options make it easier to engage in consistent, effective work with a therapist regardless of busy routines or geographic constraints.