- Focus on practical tools
- Values-based change
- Works with addiction
About Shannon
Shannon Williams is an LPC who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, mood shifts, and issues around relationships and grief. He works with clients who are navigating life changes, parenting strains, identity questions, and challenges like ADHD or substance use. Sessions are straightforward and conversational, aimed at making small, practical changes that fit daily life.
He brings three years of counseling experience across several settings, including private practice and a drug addiction and mental health hospital. He has also served as a liaison therapist for juvenile and family services and worked in residential programs and church youth counseling. That range informs a flexible, down-to-earth style.
Shannon uses a mix of approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to shape sessions. He favors client-centered conversations, listening first, and then offering tools that address thinking patterns, emotional regulation, and values-based choices. Practical skills and homework are used when helpful.
He describes himself as a strong communicator, listener, and motivator who enjoys creative problem solving in therapy. Outside of work he writes a motivational blog and is a published author, interests that feed into his therapeutic style and use of stories and metaphors.
Shannon practices in Georgia and holds the LPC credential, Licensed Professional Counselor. He offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. Before booking, confirm current session formats and scheduling options.
How therapy approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and committing to small actions that match those values. It can help when worry, avoidance, or confusion about priorities get in the way of daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking patterns and behavior routines and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful cycles. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can help during intense emotions or relationship conflicts.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to your goals, try different techniques, and decide together which methods fit best. That collaborative process helps shape sessions to what actually helps you feel and function better.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since specific formats were not listed in the biography. When arranged, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving schedules. They also allow quick check-ins, shorter skill-practice meetings, or regular weekly sessions without travel time. Ask about the available session types when you match with the therapist so you can pick what fits your life.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Shannon address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, parenting challenges, and related areas.
What is his general approach in sessions?
Sessions are conversational and client-centered, with practical tools drawn from CBT, ACT, and DBT to address thoughts, behaviors, and values.
What background and experience does he bring?
He has three years of practice experience in private practice, a drug addiction and mental health hospital, juvenile and family liaison roles, residential youth work, and church youth counseling.
Where is Shannon licensed and based?
He holds the LPC credential, Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Georgia.
Which languages are supported in therapy?
Sessions are offered in English, and he also accepts international clients.
What session formats does he provide?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.