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Shannon Gaiser

Compassionate, experienced support for recovery and change

LPC Pennsylvania

Experience
17 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Shannon

Shannon Gaiser, LPC brings 17 years of clinical practice to her work with adults seeking help for addictions, mood concerns, stress, and relationship or family challenges.

Background and approach

She began her professional path in inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation settings and later provided independent practice care alongside a suboxone prescriber, gaining extensive experience supporting people through substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns. Her background includes work with trauma, grief, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, and a range of family and communication problems.

Shannon favors collaborative, person-centered care that draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness-informed techniques. She emphasizes practical strategies for coping with life changes while also attending to values, communication, and boundary-setting within families.

Clients who value a straightforward, compassionate clinician who combines evidence-informed skills with lived understanding of recovery may find her approach a good fit. Shannon practices from Pennsylvania and communicates in English.

She accepts international clients and offers a variety of remote session options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Fees vary with location and availability and services are provided through a cancellable subscription model.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Recovery and Change

Shannon integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into online work in ways that are straightforward and approachable. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering concrete tools for managing anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizes values-based action and learning to accept difficult emotions while committing to meaningful life goals, which can help when coping with grief, trauma, or major life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so the plan feels practical and personally relevant rather than prescriptive.

Online therapy with Shannon is offered through multiple formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - to increase flexibility for clients balancing work, family, and geographic constraints. These options allow for regular, ongoing support and easy access to therapeutic tools and check-ins, making it simpler to keep momentum between sessions and apply new skills in day-to-day life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with a broad range of issues including addictions, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family difficulties, stress, and challenges with self-esteem and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Her style blends client-centered listening with practical, skills-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness techniques to address symptoms and life goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of experience working in both inpatient and outpatient rehab settings and in independent practice alongside a suboxone provider, focusing on addiction and co-occurring disorders.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Pennsylvania with licence number PA LPC PC004686.
Can people who live outside the US work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats does she offer?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees handled for her services?
Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability, and sessions are booked through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English