After 13 years, I am glad to have made my way back to therapy. After putting some basic criteria for the type of therapist I was looking, I was "assigned" Shawn Beard". I've been extremely pleased. I'm very grateful for the wisdom and guidance that Shawn provides!
Shawn Beard, LPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Shawn is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Shawn. View 3 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Pennsylvania
Recent reviews
Great guy, very compassionate and thoughtful
More about Shawn
- 10 years' experience
- Male
- LPC
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) operating in Pennsylvania with 10 years of professional work experience. I am the proprietor of New U by Design, a Board Certified Licensed Professional Counselor (NBCC), Strengthsbased Family Worker (SFW), and Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC).
My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and rational-emotive therapy. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
My experience in includes helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, confidence, grief, & career difficulties.
I believe that you are the expert of your narrative and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that can be a challenge to you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps toward affecting change.
I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Depression
Compassion fatigue
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hearing impaired
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Self-love
Sexuality
Workplace issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Licenses
Shawn Beard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528510781.
- LPC · Pennsylvania · PC009130 · Expires February 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Shawn Beard
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
After 13 years, I am glad to have made my way back to therapy. After putting some basic criteria for the type of therapist I was looking, I was "assigned" Shawn Beard". I've been extremely pleased. I'm very grateful for the wisdom and guidance that Shawn provides!
Great guy, very compassionate and thoughtful
Shawn listens great and understands where I’m coming from it
Frequently asked questions
Does Shawn Beard offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Shawn Beard works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Shawn Beard speak?
Shawn Beard speaks English.
How many years of experience does Shawn Beard have?
Shawn Beard has 10 years of experience.
Where is Shawn Beard licensed to practice?
Shawn Beard is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania.
Does Shawn Beard accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Shawn Beard does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Shawn Beard offer?
Shawn Beard offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
How can I communicate with Shawn Beard?
Shawn Beard can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Shawn Beard?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.