- Guilt and shame
- Family of origin issues
- Evidence-based techniques
About Shannon
Shannon Seminario is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania with five years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and issues tied to guilt and shame. Her background includes work in mental health and substance use treatment settings.
Shannon helps people talk through what feels overwhelming and figure out what matters to them next. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical strategies to reduce intense emotions and build better communication. Sessions often include learning coping skills, noticing patterns from family of origin, and addressing attachment or abandonment wounds that underlie current problems.
She also supports people dealing with addiction, domestic violence aftermath, body image concerns, and blended family challenges. When faith is important, she can integrate Christian spirituality into conversations at the client's request. The emphasis is on clear goals and usable tools rather than long explanations.
In therapy people can expect a direct, collaborative process. Shannon works alongside clients to identify obstacles, try new ways of responding, and develop steps for everyday life. She uses short-term skill building and longer explorations depending on what a person needs.
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients choose the See online therapy options button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Shannon uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce persistent worry and self-criticism. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance, useful when guilt or shame triggers intense reactions. Motivational Interviewing (MI) supports people who feel stuck or ambivalent about change by exploring values and practical next steps.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, try techniques that fit, and adjust the focus based on what helps. That way the work moves toward clearer goals and usable skills rather than vague steps.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around daily life, such as shorter check-ins during a break, sessions without needing travel time, or avoiding camera use when that helps concentration. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and communication to work well across remote sessions, helping clients practice changes between meetings.
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 address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and related issues such as guilt and shame.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical skills to manage emotions and improve communication. Work can include skill building and exploring patterns from family of origin.
What is her clinical background?
She has five years of experience in mental health and substance use treatment settings supporting adults with anxiety, trauma, addiction, and relationship challenges.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a PA LCSW, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Pennsylvania.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify exact session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.