Shana Brown-Lieberson(She/Her/Hers)
Psychologist, PsyD
Pennsylvania
Anxiety - LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics-Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)-Social anxiety-Panic attacks / panic disorder-Mind-body connection-
Shana Brown-Lieberson
(She/Her/Hers)
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Professional statement
As founder of Bala CBT and a Licensed Psychologist, Dr. Brown-Lieberson (she/her) brings empathy, warmth, compassion, energy, and humor to empower clients to reach their goals and feel as though they have a safe space to be themselves.
Dr. Brown-Lieberson works with children (4 years old and up), adolescents, and adults, and utilizes evidence-based treatments, such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Habit Replacement Training (HRT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness techniques to create an individualized plan to treat the whole person.
Dr. Brown-Lieberson is an anxiety and OCD specialist who has experience successfully treating Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and various OCD presentations, perfectionism, Social Anxiety Disorder, fears/phobias, Separation Anxiety, Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (Trichotillomania/hair pulling, skin picking, nail biting, cheek/lip biting), Tourette’s Disorder and tics, depression, adjustment disorders, and various traumas, and providing psychotherapy to help with chronic health conditions, gastrointestinal disorders (such as IBS and Crohn's), LGBTQIA+ health, and women's health.
LGBTQIA+ Health: Dr. Brown-Lieberson strives to provide a safe and empathetic space for the LGBTQIA+ community. She has successfully helped clients of various sexual orientations and genders navigate stressors and difficulties, as well as helped provide education for families and helped families navigate care for their LGBTQIA+ child.
As someone who has past training in Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine, Dr. Brown-Lieberson helps clients navigate the healthcare system, while providing tools and skills to help those with chronic health conditions.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 5 years
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine , Psy.D. - Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, 2019
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine , M.S. in Clinical Psychology , 2017
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine , M.S. in Counseling & Clinical Health Psychology , 2014
Licensure
Pennsylvania: PS019876Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) - Reducing unwanted intrusive thoughts and rituals by gradually building comfort and confidence facing difficult fears, thoughts, and emotions
Social anxiety - Helping clients increase confidence and ability to interact with others amidst fear of being judged, worry about embarrassment, or concern about offending others
Panic attacks / panic disorder - Brief, intense periods of overwhelming fear or anxiety
Mind-body connection - Practicing mindfulness to draw together how the body feels physically and how the mind feels mentally; healing both physically and mentally
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Children (<12)
- Seniors (65+)
- Teenagers (13-18)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Psypact Approved - able to practice in most other states in the U.S. If you are out of state, please inquire and I will let you know if I am able to practice in your state using Telehealth.
Insurance
Shana Brown-Lieberson is not in-network with any insurances.
Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$210 (45min)
- Sliding scale:$150 - $210
- Initial session:$350 (75min)
- Family sessions:$210 (45min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Every other week
- Every other month
- Multiple times a week
- As needed
Therapist's note
Due to the high cost of therapy and not wanting that to cause another stressor, I offer a sliding scale and payment plan if needed.