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New U by Design

Counselor, PC009130
https://www.newubydesign.net/AppointmentRequest.en.html

About

 

Shawn A. Beard, MA, NCC, LPC, proprietor of New U by Design is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Strengthsbased Family Worker, and Nationally Certified Counselor specializing in individual, couples and family therapy, and maintains a private practice with two locations:

  • Pittsburgh - Downtown

    • 500 Grant Street, Suite #2900, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

  • Greentree

    • 651 Holiday Drive, Suite #300, Pittsburgh, PA 15220

With several years experience as a therapist, and as a graduate of Waynesburg University specializing in working with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Substance Use Disorders, and Hoarding; Shawn is currently serving as private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among his areas of expertise are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma Informed Care. 

In addition to being a prominent therapist, Shawn Beard has presented at various groups and to general audiences speaking on topics including procrastination, assertive communication skills, fair fighting techniques, interpersonal communication skills, and identifying and replacing ill-conceived rule sets. 

Shawn is an interactive, solution-focused therapist whose therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. He integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, he works with individuals to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to and capable of accomplishing. Shawn also provides business and life coaching services.

Qualifications

  • Years in Practice: 5 Years
  • School: Waynesburg University
  • License No. and State: PC009130 PA

Finances

  • Avg Cost (per session): ‎$80-120
  • Sliding Scale: Yes
  • Accepts Insurance: Yes
  • Accepted Payment Methods: Insurance: UPMC, Highmark, Cigna, United Healthcare. Self-Pay: Cash, Visa, Discover, American Express, Paypal.

Age Groups

  • Adults
  • Elders

Types of Training

  • Assessment
  • Brief
  • Consultation
  • Family
  • Group
  • Individual
  • Outpatient

Therapy Type

  • Anger Management
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy /REBT
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • Gestalt Therapy
  • Journal Therapy
  • Mindfulness Based Approaches

Location

  • Company - New U by Design
  • Agency Name - New U by Design
  • 651 Holiday Drive
  • Suite #300
  • Pittsburgh, PA 15220
  • Contact Name - New U by Design
  • Phone - (844) 639-8298
  • Fax - (844) 639-8298

Additional Location

  • 500 Grant Street
  • Suite #2900
  • Pittsburgh, PA 15219
  • Phone - (844) 639-8298
  • Fax - (844) 639-8298

Issues

  • Abandonment
  • Addictions and Compulsions
  • Adjusting to Change or Life Transitions
  • Adoption or Reunion Issues
  • Aging and Geriatric Issues
  • Agoraphobia
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Caregiver Issues or Stress
  • Codependency or Dependency
  • Communication Problems
  • Control Issues
  • Creative Blocks
  • Depression
  • Divorce or Divorce Adjustment
  • Drug and Alcohol Addiction
  • Emotional Abuse
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Emotional Overwhelm
  • Emptiness
  • Family of Origin Issues
  • Family Problems
  • Fear
  • Forgiveness
  • Grief, Loss, and Bereavement
  • Habits
  • Health or Illness or Medical Issues
  • Helplessness or Victimhood
  • Identity Issues
  • Inadequacy
  • Individuation
  • Infidelity or Affair Recovery
  • Irritability
  • Isolation
  • Jealousy
  • Life Purpose or Meaning or Inner-Guidance
  • Men's Issues
  • Midlife Crisis or Midlife Transition
  • Mood Swings or Mood Disturbance
  • Obsessions and Compulsions (OCD)
  • Panic
  • Parenting
  • Phobias
  • Pre-Marital Counseling
  • Relationships and Marriage
  • Religious Issues
  • Self Confidence
  • Self Criticism
  • Self Doubt
  • Self Esteem
  • Self Love
  • Sensitivity to Criticism
  • Shame
  • Social Anxiety or Phobia
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Trust Issues
  • Values Clarification
  • Workplace Issues
  • Worry
  • Worthlessness
  • Cancer
  • Internet Addiction
  • Young Adult Issues
  • Breakup
  • Bullying
  • Hoarding
  • Perfectionism
  • Power
  • Rejection
  • Self Actualization
  • Self Compassion

Last Modified: 17 February 2018