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Dr. Shonyah Hawkins Cottman

Therapist
15 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Grief or loss, Trauma
  • Couples therapy, Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Dr. Shonyah Hawkins-Cottman

PhD, LPC, BCCC, ICC, CTP | Licensed Professional Counselor

Healing begins with courage, transformation begins with hope, and lasting change begins with taking the first step.

Life can leave us feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or uncertain about what comes next. Whether you're navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, or relationship difficulties, you deserve a safe, compassionate space where you can be heard, understood, and supported.

With over 10 years of counseling experience, I specialize in trauma and PTSD, anxiety, and relationship issues, helping individuals, couples, and families overcome emotional barriers, strengthen relationships, and rediscover their resilience.

My therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, and strengths-based interventions tailored to each client's needs. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with a PhD in Christian Counseling and Psychology, I also provide faith-integrated counseling for those seeking to incorporate their spiritual beliefs into the healing process.

Your past does not define your future. Together, we can transform pain into growth, strengthen emotional wellness, and create pathways toward healing, restoration, and lasting change. I would be honored to walk alongside you.

My approach to therapy

My therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, and strengths-based interventions tailored to each client's needs. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with a PhD in Christian Counseling and Psychology, I also provide faith-integrated counseling for those seeking to incorporate their spiritual beliefs into the healing process.

What you can expect from me

Your past does not define your future. Together, we can transform pain into growth, strengthen emotional wellness, and create pathways toward healing, restoration, and lasting change. I would be honored to walk alongside you.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Challenging, Direct

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    15 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Regent University
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Pennsylvania)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, The Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Grief or loss, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, End of life care, Physical health issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues
  • Therapy methods
    Behavioral Couples Therapy, Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Relational, Trauma Focused CBT, Humanistic, Art Therapy, Somatic, Gestalt, Narrative Therapy, Behavioral Activation (BA), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Couples therapy, Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English