- Family of origin issues
- Attachment and abandonment
- Anxiety and stress
About Shannon
Shannon Seminario is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, and family-related concerns. She also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, blended family tensions, and family of origin issues.
Shannon uses practical methods drawn from evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Sessions focus on identifying repeating patterns from childhood and the family people grew up in, then testing different ways of responding. She helps clients develop clearer communication, set boundaries, and manage overwhelming emotions in everyday life.
Her background includes work in mental health and substance use treatment settings. That experience informs work with people dealing with addiction, domestic violence histories, grief, and major life transitions. She can include conversations about faith when a client asks for that to be part of the work.
In sessions she prioritizes concrete skills and real-world practice. Clients can expect to talk through specific moments that trigger old patterns, try new responses in session, and plan small changes to try between meetings. Progress is tracked by what people notice changing in relationships and daily routines.
Shannon offers therapy in English and practices under a Pennsylvania LCSW credential. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the See online therapy options button.
How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions
Shannon draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thoughts, behaviors, and emotional regulation. Cognitive approaches look at the thoughts that keep old family patterns active and help people test more balanced, realistic ways of thinking. Behavioral strategies focus on practicing new responses to triggering situations so different relationship habits can form.She also uses skills from emotional regulation methods to help manage intense feelings when family patterns arise. These techniques teach clear steps to reduce reactivity, improve communication, and plan small experiments to change behavior in real life.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Shannon will work with each person to identify which techniques fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean combining strategies and adjusting methods as progress is reviewed together.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so sessions can occur from other locations. Ask about current session options when you schedule to match the practical format to your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, and family-related problems including family of origin issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques to address patterns from childhood and family dynamics. Sessions emphasize skills, communication, and manageable behavior changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience working in mental health and substance use treatment settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Pennsylvania Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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