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Monaca, PA

Monaca, PA

Monaca, Pennsylvania, is a close-knit community that balances affordability with a sense of belonging. While it features a stable housing market, economic challenges persist, including limited job growth and a below-average median income. These factors impact residents’ access to essential services and overall health, which can contribute to rising mental health concerns. The local landscape is shaped by its predominantly White demographic, offering a unique cultural atmosphere but also presenting challenges in diversity and inclusion. As socioeconomic stressors increase, so too do the demands for mental health support. Thankfully, Monaca is home to a variety of mental health resources designed to address these challenges and promote well-being. Residents are encouraged to explore the range of counseling, therapy, and emergency services available, ensuring that they have access to vital support systems, which can foster resilience and enhance community well-being.

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I. Janette Stepanian

I. Janette Stepanian

Monaca, PA
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Janette Stepanian is a Licensed Professional Counselor who understands the complexities of life’s challenges. She believes that the compassion, support, and encouragement of a dedicated professional can significantly enrich one’s life journey. In her practice, she prioritizes client-centered counseling, creating a supportive and non-judgmental environment where clients can confront daily struggles with confidence. Janette excels in helping individuals uncover and harness their strengths, recognize areas for growth, and develop essential skills for improving their life experiences. With a rich professional background, she has worked with a diverse range of clients facing issues such as addiction, anxiety, anger management, and relationship difficulties. Janette is dedicated to facilitating early relief from pain and empowering her clients to cultivate the tools necessary for managing both current and future stresses in their lives.
Specialties
Addiction Alcohol/Drug Use Anxiety Depression Domestic Violence Grief Relationship Stress
Shannon Limerick-gnas

Shannon Limerick-gnas

Monaca, PA
Psychologist, MA
Shannon Limerick-gnas, MA, is a highly experienced, certified psychologist specializing in trauma and EMDR with over 30 years of practice. Her ideal clients seek effective and innovative approaches to therapy, especially those who have felt minimized, overlooked, or misdiagnosed in the past. Many come to her weary from repetitive discussions of their issues, equipped with an inner strength that has allowed them to endure traumatic experiences that have left emotional scars. Shannon offers gentle, mindful therapeutic practices aimed at healing trauma without judgment, providing her clients with the support and direction they need.<br /> <br /> Shannon's expertise includes EMDR therapy via telehealth, which is particularly beneficial for individuals struggling with long-standing negative thought patterns and emotional loops. She specializes in treating trauma, depression, anxiety, phobias, grief, and past abuse. As an EMDRIA approved Consultant and certified in Neurofeedback, she also possesses training in Exposure/Response Prevention for OCD and Anxiety Disorders.<br /> <br /> Her therapeutic style is characterized by nonjudgmental support and genuine compassion, creating a safe environment where growth and positive change can flourish. Shannon invites individuals to experience transformative psychotherapy through telehealth, where many of her clients have successfully graduated from therapy feeling renewed and mentally well. She believes wholeheartedly in her patients' abilities and hidden strengths and is passionate about facilitating their journey toward greater peace of mind.
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Specialties
Anxiety Depression Getting Unstuck Grief PTSD/Trauma

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