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Licensed clinical social worker recordPennsylvania

Shane Robinson

Shane Robinson, LCSW

Pennsylvania

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma

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Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in Pennsylvania
LCSW, licence CW024699
NPI
1134977846
Experience
8 years
Languages
English
Location
Pennsylvania

These details come from information Shane supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.

AAbout

  • ACT and CBT methods
  • DBT skills practice
  • Emotion-focused work

About Shane

Shane Robinson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania with eight years of experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, grief, and addictions. He also supports people facing career strain, issues with intimacy and anger, and those coping with major life changes.

Shane uses practical, talk-based work to address everyday problems. Sessions focus on skills people can use between meetings. He draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to structure sessions and practice new responses.

In a typical meeting Shane helps people notice patterns that cause distress. He works on clearer communication, managing strong emotions, and setting realistic goals. He also addresses specific concerns such as abandonment, impulsivity, isolation, and issues related to first responder work.

Shane aims to balance problem-solving with time to process painful experiences. He uses techniques for handling trauma, improving self-esteem, and reducing avoidance. Sessions include skill practice, feedback, and planning small steps that fit daily life.

People who choose Shane can expect straightforward discussion about goals and next steps. He asks about what’s working and what feels stuck, then suggests concrete strategies to try. To begin, clients follow the platform’s matching and scheduling steps to book an initial appointment.

BHow sessions work

How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and choose actions that match their values. Online ACT work often focuses on small behavioral experiments and values-based goals that can be practiced between sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches strategies to test unhelpful thinking and change behaviors. CBT fits well with practical homework and short skill drills done between meetings. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. In an online setting DBT skills can be taught, practiced, and reviewed with real-life examples from daily routines.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals and preferences, and recommend methods that make sense for those needs. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports working on communication and emotion skills in the context of everyday life, since examples from home, work, and community can be brought directly into sessions.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAvoidant personalityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Shane focus on?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, grief, addictions, bipolar, and related issues listed in his profile.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

Shane uses practical, talk-based sessions that emphasize skill practice, goal setting, and real-world steps between meetings.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has eight years of experience working with people on mental health and relationship concerns.

Is he licensed and where does he practice?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania.

Which languages are offered in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the US work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

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, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers

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