Shannon Gaiser

LPC

Pennsylvania

Compassionate counselor focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials

LPC

License

LPC, Pennsylvania / PC004686

NPI

1750626420

Experience

17 years

Languages

English

Location

Pennsylvania

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Addiction recovery
   • Motivational interviewing
   • Practical skills

   About Shannon

   Shannon Gaiser is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania with 17 years of clinical experience. She draws on personal experience and long-term work in addiction and recovery to offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach. Shannon emphasizes practical steps people can try right away and meets clients where they are in the process.

   She uses client-centered methods to create a respectful space for people to talk through hard things. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers concrete skills for managing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going.

   Shannon has substantial experience in inpatient and outpatient addiction settings and has provided care alongside medication-assisted treatment. That history informs how she supports people facing substance use, co-occurring mood conditions, trauma, and relationship strain. She also works with concerns such as grief, parenting stress, anger, and self-esteem.

   The approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions focus on small experiments, clearer communication, and realistic coping strategies. People who want alternatives to traditional recovery programs often find this practical style helpful.

   Shannon welcomes conversations about individual goals and tailors work to each person’s situation. She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. To begin, the site matching process connects people who want to schedule a time to meet and take the next step.

2. How motivational and acceptance approaches work online

   Shannon draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. This approach uses open questions and reflective listening to reduce resistance and build motivation for next steps.
   
   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, is about noticing painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It helps people clarify values and take actions that match what matters most, even when emotions are uncomfortable.
   
   Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Shannon treats therapy as a collaboration and will help you decide which methods fit your goals, values, and day-to-day life. That choice can shift over time as needs change.
   
   The biography notes that Shannon offers text, video, and voice sessions, so check the current options before scheduling. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten check-ins, and allow people to connect from different locations. Talk with her about what will work best for your routine and communication preferences.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

   Also works with

   LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

   Additional focus areas

   AbandonmentAntisocial personalityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   17+ years

   Listed in

   Pennsylvania

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of concerns does Shannon address?

   She works with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma and relationship and family problems. Other areas include grief, parenting strain, anger, and self-esteem.

   How would you describe her therapeutic style?

   She uses a down-to-earth, client-centered style and focuses on practical steps. Motivational Interviewing and CBT techniques are used to help people set goals and try small changes.

   What is her background and experience?

   She has 17 years of clinical experience, including nine years in inpatient and outpatient rehabs and eight years working in private practice alongside a suboxone prescriber.

   What credentials and location are listed?

   She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.

   Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

   Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

   What session formats are available?

   The original biography mentions text, video, and voice sessions. Confirm current session options before booking to make sure they match your needs.

   How does payment and cost work?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   How do I begin working with Shannon?

   Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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