Counseling for Anxiety, Stress, and Overwhelm in Mechanicsburg, PA
Counselor for adults seeking calm, clarity, and practical support.
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Support for grief and trauma-related stress
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Calm, practical, CBT-informed and trauma-informed therapy
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In person in Mechanicsburg, limited Dillsburg availability, and online across Pennsylvania
If you’re carrying anxiety, chronic stress, or overwhelm, it can feel like your mind never shuts off. Counseling can help you quiet the noise, feel calmer and more able to move forward – even in seasons of grief or after hard experiences.
Private pay practice. HSA/FSA welcome. I do not bill insurance.
No pressure • Ask questions • See if it’s a fit
You’re in the right place if…
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Adults: Individual counseling (including relationship stress, co-parenting, and divorce support)
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Concerns: Anxiety, stress, overwhelm, grief, or trauma-related patterns
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Approach: Calm, practical, not a quick-fix
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Payment: Private pay practice, HSA/FSA accepted (I do not bill insurance)
This may not be the best fit if…
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Insurance billing is required
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Couples or child counseling is your main need
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You need urgent/crisis services
Anxiety Counseling
Support for overthinking, constant worry, and feeling on edge
Stress Counseling
Help with chronic stress, overwhelm, and burnout patterns
Trauma Counseling
Gentle, trauma-informed support for past wounds and present triggers
Grief Counseling
Support for loss, painful transition, and major life change
What You Can Expect
You do not need to come in with everything figured out. Counseling gives you space to slow down, talk honestly about what has been weighing on you, and begin making sense of it with support. We’ll focus on practical steps that help you think more clearly, feel less overwhelmed, and respond in healthier ways day to day.
I’ll help you notice patterns, sort through what is fueling the stress, and find tools that are actually useful outside the session. The work is thoughtful, practical, and paced with care.
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Calm, focused sessions
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Practical support for anxiety and stress
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Trauma-informed care at a manageable pace
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Clear direction you can use in real life
How Counseling Works
- We begin by understanding what’s going on. We’ll talk about what has been weighing on you, what feels most difficult right now, and what you hope will begin to change.
- We identify what’s contributing to the struggle. Together, we’ll look at the patterns, pressures, and experiences that may be fueling anxiety, stress, overwhelm, grief, or trauma-related concerns.
- We focus on practical tools you can use. You’ll learn ways to slow racing thoughts, reduce emotional overload, and respond more clearly in everyday situations.
- We address deeper issues with care. When past wounds are still affecting the present, we can gently work through what feels unresolved at a pace that feels manageable.
- We work toward change that fits real life. The goal is not just insight during sessions, but meaningful progress in your relationships, boundaries, habits, and daily life.
Many clients begin to feel more clarity and traction within the first few weeks, then build deeper change over time as we keep practicing what works.
Hear what others have to say…
Please note: Some of these video testimonials reflect a faith-based counseling experience. Spirituality is always optional, and I respect your preferences.
Dr. Shawn Geraty, DMin, MA in Counseling
Hi, I’m Dr. Shawn. For more than 30 years, I’ve helped adults who feel worn down by anxiety, chronic stress, overwhelm, grief, and trauma-related concerns. My style is calm, practical, and supportive, using CBT-informed and trauma-informed care. Faith-based counseling is available if you want it (always respectful, never pressured).
I highly recommend Dr. Shawn who is a truly gifted counselor. I was new to the Inner Healing approach to counseling and I found it very helpful and effective. This was just what I needed for steps to move forward in God’s leading in my life and begin healing surrounding some anxieties.
Walking with Dr. Shawn on my healing journey has been a tremendous experience. I love how he guides, challenges, and instructs me toward emotional health.
I highly recommend Dr. Shawn. He was instrumental in guiding me through a difficult and confusing time of my life. I have referred many of my friends to him when they are dealing with complex situations. They all have greatly benefited from their time under Dr. Shawn’s counseling!
Dr. Shawn is a kind, compassionate, yet very professional counselor. His trauma-informed approach with parts work is gentle and effective. The results are amazing, and I’ve experienced healing that I didn’t think was possible.
Contact Dr. Shawn
Phone
Address
220 Gettysburg Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Hours
Mon: 9am – 7pm
Tues: 9am – 7pm
Wed: 9am – 6pm
Thurs: 9am – 7pm
Fri: 9am – 5pm
Dr. Shawn Geraty
220 Gettysburg Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055