Karen Shamus, MS, LPC,
About Karen Shamus (She/Her)
Karen Shamus is a compassionate and empathetic counselor devoted to providing quality care to help her clients achieve personal growth. She has experience treating a wide variety of conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, life stressors, trauma, and substance use. She understands the importance of being authentic and creating a safe space without judgement.
Karen uses an eclectic approach to better suit the needs of each individual client. Karen’s therapeutic approaches can include person-centered, CBT, strengths-based, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
Karen earned her Master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling from Hunter College in New York City. Karen Shamus is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania, a licensed professional counselor of mental health in Delaware, and a licensed mental health counselor in New York.
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Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 18-75+
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Depression/feeling down
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Grief & loss
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Stress from ongoing health issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Allied Trades Assistance Program
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Highmark Blue Shield
- Humana
- Independence Blue Cross
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- SVCMC US Family Health Plan
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
Languages
- English
Education
- CUNY Hunter College
- University of Delaware
Locations
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610-232-7404
484-468-1412
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Frequently Asked
Questions About
Karen Shamus
Please call us at 610-232-7404 to schedule an appointment with Karen Shamus.
Karen Shamus generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist. Please call 610-232-7404 to find out Karen Shamus's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Karen Shamus:
- Aetna
- Allied Trades Assistance Program
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Highmark Blue Shield
- Humana
- Independence Blue Cross
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- SVCMC US Family Health Plan
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 610-232-7404 to see how we can help.
Karen Shamus is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Karen Shamus works at:
Yes, Karen Shamus does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Karen Shamus is currently offering in-office visits at the following location:
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