- Focus on sleep
- Goal oriented
- Skills practice
About Shawn
Shawn Crossley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing sleep problems, anxiety, stress, and mood challenges. He brings a calm, direct style and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Shawn writes plainly and aims to make sessions easy to follow for busy parents and adults.
He has 23 years of experience in mental health work across children, teens, and adults, and spent long periods supporting family-centered care. His approach combines client-centered listening with solution-focused planning and cognitive behavioral techniques. That means he spends time hearing what matters to the client, then works with them to set small, realistic goals and try specific tools between sessions.
In sessions Shawn emphasizes teamwork. He encourages clear communication about goals and checks progress regularly. He uses straightforward techniques to address sleep, worry, anger, self-esteem, grief, trauma, and other concerns listed on his profile.
Shawn also helps people manage life transitions, workplace stress, parenting strain, and issues tied to relationships and intimacy. He includes practical coaching around habits and daily routines when useful. His work aims to reduce the things that interfere with rest and daily functioning.
People who choose him can expect short-term goal setting, skills practice, and a focus on what will change day to day. To start, readers should follow the site process to match with him and schedule an initial appointment according to availability.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely to what matters to the person and responding with empathy and understanding. This approach helps people feel heard and helps shape goals that match their values and daily life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, actions, and routines affect mood and sleep. It uses practical exercises and adjustments to daily habits that can reduce anxiety, improve sleep routines, and change unhelpful thinking patterns.
Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, achievable steps and early wins. It helps people identify what they want to see change and then try brief, concrete strategies to move toward those outcomes.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit. That plan is reviewed and adjusted as progress is made so sessions stay relevant and focused.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Many people find remote work helps them fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and try techniques in the context of their everyday routines. Ask about session length and scheduling options when you set up the first appointment so it matches your life and goals.
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Experience
23+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Shawn address?
He works with sleep and rest problems plus stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, relationship and parenting challenges among other listed concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He practices a person-centered and solution-focused style that emphasizes teamwork, clear goals, and practical skills to try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 23 years of experience in the mental health field working with children, teens, and adults in various settings.
What credential and region apply to his practice?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Pennsylvania as indicated in his profile.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country schedule with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.