Shania Wilkes, LPC
LPC specializing in grief and trauma recovery
- Grief and trauma
- Anxiety and depression
- Relationship support
About Shania Wilkes
Shania Wilkes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with ten years of progressive experience supporting individuals, couples, and families. As a grief counseling specialist, she has helped people navigate depression, anxiety, loss, addiction, major life changes, symptom management, and relationship conflict while assisting clients in regaining a sense of purpose and personal empowerment.
Wilkes also brings a background in higher education, having taught college-level courses in general psychology, human growth and development, and abnormal psychology. Her clinical work draws on an eclectic mix of evidence-informed approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy, with techniques tailored to each client’s needs.
Grounded in a person-centered and humanistic orientation, Wilkes emphasizes the client’s strengths and inherent resilience. She describes her style as "carefrontational" - a direct yet compassionate method of addressing problematic patterns so clients can shift how they manage challenges without being defined by them. Through this combination of honest feedback and empathic support, Wilkes aims to help clients develop practical coping strategies, clarify values, and move toward renewed self-acceptance and resolve.
Throughout her work, Wilkes centers the therapeutic relationship and the client’s lived experience, using clinical expertise and life experience to acknowledge, validate, and work through a broad range of emotions. Her focus spans stress, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addiction, relationship and family concerns, parenting, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and related challenges, with additional attention to issues such as attachment, codependency, body image, and multicultural concerns.
Wilkes also brings a background in higher education, having taught college-level courses in general psychology, human growth and development, and abnormal psychology. Her clinical work draws on an eclectic mix of evidence-informed approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy, with techniques tailored to each client’s needs.
Grounded in a person-centered and humanistic orientation, Wilkes emphasizes the client’s strengths and inherent resilience. She describes her style as "carefrontational" - a direct yet compassionate method of addressing problematic patterns so clients can shift how they manage challenges without being defined by them. Through this combination of honest feedback and empathic support, Wilkes aims to help clients develop practical coping strategies, clarify values, and move toward renewed self-acceptance and resolve.
Throughout her work, Wilkes centers the therapeutic relationship and the client’s lived experience, using clinical expertise and life experience to acknowledge, validate, and work through a broad range of emotions. Her focus spans stress, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addiction, relationship and family concerns, parenting, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and related challenges, with additional attention to issues such as attachment, codependency, body image, and multicultural concerns.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Drug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Shania Wilkes have?
She has 10 years of experience.
Is Shania Wilkes a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds these credentials: LPC. License details: PA LPC PC013176.
In which languages does Shania Wilkes provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Shania Wilkes located?
She is located in Pennsylvania.
How can I work with Shania Wilkes as my therapist?
Clients can work with Shania Wilkes through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Shania Wilkes work with international clients?
Shania Wilkes does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Shania Wilkes cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match clients with a therapist. Depending on availability, a first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Match?
Many people wonder whether online therapy can make a meaningful difference. For many common concerns - such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and navigating life changes - online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.One of the primary advantages is flexibility. Clients can connect with therapists in the format that fits their routines and comfort level - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This range of options often makes it easier to integrate therapy into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of care during transitions.
Each therapist is a licensed professional, and clients may choose to switch providers if a different fit is desired. For people seeking accessible, evidence-informed support, online therapy offers a practical path to consistent therapeutic work without requiring travel or in-person attendance.