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Shawn Beard

Licensed Professional Counselor

Accepts

Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, and Quest Behavioral Health

Specializes in

Anxiety, Depression, Men's Issues, and Stress

Great to meet you!

Life contains unexpected events that can alter our world. On the other hand, there may not be any specific issue that you can place your finger on that may be contributing to uncomfortable thoughts, feelings, and emotions. These situations can bring about unwelcomed thoughts and emotions making it more challenging to move through day-to-day living.

I have several years of experience providing therapy to individuals and groups.

I welcomes the opportunity to support you through your life journey.

A bit about my approach to therapy

I am proprietor of New U by Design, a Licensed Professional Counselor, Strengthsbased Family Worker, and Nationally Certified Counselor specializing in individual, couples and family. With several years experience as a therapist and graduate of Waynesburg University, I specializing in Anxiety, Depression, Life Changes and Transitions; I currently serve as private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Areas of expertise: CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma Informed Care.

What you can expect from our first session

Many clients walk away feeling as though a weight has been lifted. My conversational style lends itself well to building rapport and trust. I do not judge and want you to know you can share anything in a supportive environment.


Shawn's style is

Open-minded
Direct
Solution-oriented

Insurance carriers Shawn accepts

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Quest Behavioral Health

More about Shawn

MA (Master of Arts) at Waynesburg University
License type: LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Pennsylvania)
Gender: Male
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
Works with: Adults and Seniors
More specialties: Family Issues, Anger Management, Grief, Loss, and Relationship Issues
Modalities: Gestalt, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Strength-Based

Locations

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322 North Shore Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15212