Hi, my name is Shannon Rhoads.
Throughout my career, I have worked with people from all walks of life and with various struggles, including ADHD, anger management, body image issues, brain injuries (specialized in TBI/cognitive impairment/concussion), anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, perinatal/postpartum challenges, spirituality, and folks navigating their sexual orientation and gender identity, to name a few.
I will provide a safe space for you to process, learn, and grow without judgment. I’ll meet you where you are, work with you to define your personal goals, and then challenge and help you take the necessary steps to achieve those goals. I will listen with empathy, compassion, and warmth.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I offer honest (and evidence-based) guidance with an extra kick of accountability. I am trained to use a variety of techniques, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing. I work from multiple perspectives that tend to be solution-focused, strengths-based, trauma-informed, and DBT-informed. Ultimately, this helps me to help you live your best life, which gives meaning and purpose to mine.
I find solace in nature (especially in fall), adore the smell of campfires, and have a thing for lifted Jeeps/trucks. I love to spend time with my wife, our spirited son, extended family, and friends. I am imperfect and doing my best to navigate life… just like you.
PA License #CW020972
Shannon is an LSW Group Supervisor at Move Forward Counseling.
Shannon Rhoads offers online therapy sessions to anyone 18 and older and to older adults (65+) in Pennsylvania.
Whether you are suffering from panic attacks, obsessive – compulsive disorder, or generalized anxiety we have therapists who use evidenced-based treatments, such as cognitive-bahavioral therapy, to help you.
Many individuals feel like they are at war with their bodies. Whether it’s feeling shame, guilt, or giving ourselves critical comments about our bodies, we can be our own worst enemy. Our therapists can help you feel at peace with your body and learn to be kind to yourself.
Caregiving for a loved one can be challenging even in the best of circumstances. Often we don’t think about how the caregiver needs support, too. If you are experiencing burnout, our therapists can teach you skills to help you cope.
Depression and anxiety are extremely common, but often under-diagnosed by medical providers during pregnancy and postpartum. Our providers have specialized training to help women with anxiety and depression in this specific period in their lives.
Depression, one of the most common mental health disorders, is very treatable. Our therapists are specially trained to help individuals with depression get back to feeling like themselves again.
Move Forward Counseling is an inclusive practice where we want the LGBTQIA+ community to feel welcome and supported. Whether you are unsure how to embrace your identity, are having relationship issues, or need extra support from a non-judgmental person, we have therapists who can help.
Life transitions encompass many things, including starting or ending a romantic relationship, changes with work or school or making any big life change, such as a move. Often we underestimate how these changes will affect us emotionally until we find ourselves struggling with the ups and downs of the life transition.
While we don’t provide couples counseling at Move Forward, many individuals seek counseling to discuss how they can have healthier relationships. Our therapists can help you learn new ways of communicating, setting boundaries, and other ways to have more positive relationships with others.
Trauma symptoms and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can be debilitating for many who experience it. Recovery from trauma is possible and we have therapists who can help.
Moving into adulthood brings its own set of challenges. You may feel pressure to have a “career” or find your life partner. You may be unsure of making these big life decisions and may feel lost because you no longer have school or other adults in your life telling you what you should choose.
Reach out today to get started. Our supportive staff will help guide you through the scheduling process, discuss special requests and consult your insurance needs.
Therapy is available online across Pennsylvania, with in-person therapy options at the Lancaster, Lancaster Downtown, Lebanon, Pittsburgh, State College, Hershey, Lehigh Valley and York locations.
825 Eden Road, Lancaster, PA 17601
226 N Arch Street 2nd Floor, Lancaster, PA 17603
445 Mountville Drive, Lebanon, PA 17046
100 Keystone Ave, Suite 1, Emmaus, PA 18049
935 E. Chocolate Ave., Hershey, PA 17033
201 S. Craig St, Suite 1M, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
3091 Enterprise Drive, Bldg. D, Suite 202, State College, PA 16801
3091 Enterprise Drive, Bldg. D, Suite 202,
State College, PA 16801
1410 E Market Street, York, PA 17403
Across Pennsylvania
Monday 8:00 a.m. till 6:30 p.m.
The office is closed on major holidays.
Fax No: 717-459-6253
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