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Shannon Williams
Experience
3 years
Based in
Georgia
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

Therapist · Georgia

Shannon Williams

LPC

Compassionate counselor focused on practical change

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License and NPI on record

LPC
Georgia · LPC009054
NPI
1285171553

As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.

  • Goal oriented
  • Practical skills
  • Values focused

About Shannon

Shannon Williams is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, relationship struggles, and challenges related to identity and self-worth. He brings a practical, straightforward style that focuses on clear goals and steps people can use between sessions. Shannon describes counseling as his passion and gift and aims to create a space where concerns can be talked through honestly.

He draws on several evidence-informed approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based methods, and Client-Centered work. Shannon adapts techniques to the person rather than using one fixed method. Sessions often mix skill-building, values clarification, and gentle exploration of painful memories when that helps.

Shannon has three years of professional experience across many settings. His background includes private practice, work in a drug addiction and mental health hospital, liaison roles with juvenile and family services, and counseling in youth and church settings. That variety informs his flexible, down-to-earth approach.

People looking for practical coping strategies, help with mood and behavior challenges, or support after trauma or loss will find an emphasis on communication, motivation, and everyday tools. Shannon also writes about motivation and resilience and has published work on navigating difficult seasons in life.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

Georgia

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small steps toward those values while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, mood problems, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with relationship and impulse-related issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals, comfort level, and daily life. That may mean trying a skill-focused approach for a few sessions and then adding deeper processing if needed.

Specific session formats are not listed here, so confirm the available online options when you book. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and let people use tools learned in session in their real environment. It also lets conversations continue after major life changes, while the therapist and client decide together how to pace progress and practice new skills.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this counselor help with?

He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, ADHD, and family-related challenges.

What is his general therapeutic style?

Sessions combine practical skill teaching, values work, and supportive listening. The style is straightforward and aimed at steps people can use in daily life.

What experience does he bring to sessions?

He has three years of experience in varied settings including private practice, a drug addiction and mental health hospital, juvenile and family service liaison roles, and youth counseling.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds the LPC credential and practices in Georgia.

Which languages and international options are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options during the intake or booking process.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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