Shawna Lupori, LPC
Pennsylvania LPC specializing in addiction and anxiety
- Addiction and mental health
- CBT and motivational interviewing
- Support for life transitions
About Shawna Lupori
Shawna Lupori is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania who brings a compassionate, strengths-based approach to therapy. With eight years of clinical experience, she focuses on supporting people through addiction and mental health concerns while also addressing a broad range of issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related challenges, eating and parenting concerns, anger, career matters, and coping with life changes. Her work extends to areas like blended family dynamics, codependency, communication and control issues, substance use, and feelings of emptiness or isolation.
Shawna tailors her sessions to each person, drawing from evidence-informed methods and collaborative conversations that honor individual goals and values. She commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, empathetic space; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and reframe unhelpful thinking and behaviors; Motivational Interviewing to explore readiness for change; Existential Therapy to examine meaning and life choices; and Solution-Focused Therapy to build practical steps toward desired outcomes. Her style emphasizes practical tools, personal insight, and measurable progress while recognizing the complexity of co-occurring concerns.
Throughout her practice Shawna positions herself as a steady, supportive professional who encourages clients to build on strengths and move toward a more intentional life.
Shawna tailors her sessions to each person, drawing from evidence-informed methods and collaborative conversations that honor individual goals and values. She commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, empathetic space; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and reframe unhelpful thinking and behaviors; Motivational Interviewing to explore readiness for change; Existential Therapy to examine meaning and life choices; and Solution-Focused Therapy to build practical steps toward desired outcomes. Her style emphasizes practical tools, personal insight, and measurable progress while recognizing the complexity of co-occurring concerns.
Throughout her practice Shawna positions herself as a steady, supportive professional who encourages clients to build on strengths and move toward a more intentional life.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
Blended family issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Shawna Lupori have?
Shawna Lupori has eight years of experience as a therapist.
Is Shawna Lupori a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds the credential LPC. License details: PA LPC PC012645.
In which languages does Shawna Lupori provide therapy?
Shawna provides therapy in English.
Where is Shawna Lupori located?
Shawna practices in Pennsylvania.
How can I work with Shawna Lupori as my therapist?
You can work with Shawna Lupori through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Shawna Lupori work with international clients?
Shawna Lupori does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Shawna Lupori cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your 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 you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Shawna Lupori
Shawna commonly integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into her online practice. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's perspective and priorities, offering an empathic, nonjudgmental environment that helps people explore feelings and build self-trust. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and developing practical strategies to change those patterns, which is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.She also uses Motivational Interviewing when working with substance use and readiness-for-change issues. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style that helps clients clarify their motivations and strengthen commitment to change. Shawna works with each person to determine which approaches best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, making adjustments as therapy progresses to ensure a good therapeutic fit.
Online sessions with Shawna can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for varied schedules and life demands. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals and therapists from different locations, reduce travel time, and allow people to choose the format that feels most comfortable for engaging in meaningful therapeutic work.