- Practical coping skills
- Nonjudgmental listening
- Goal focused work
About Shwanna
Shwanna Burton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction struggles, grief, relationship strain, and mood concerns. She invites clients to take the first step and offers a calm, nonjudgmental space to talk about what matters most right now.
Her style is straightforward and warm. She listens first, then works with each person to set clear goals. Sessions focus on practical skills people can use between meetings, not just talking about problems.
Shwanna draws on client-centered therapy to follow each person’s lead. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and DBT skills to manage strong emotions and improve coping. These approaches are used together to match what an individual needs in the moment.
Over six years of practice, she has supported people through life changes, parenting strain, workplace stress, intimacy challenges, and care-related burnout. She also addresses concerns such as ADHD, bipolar mood patterns, anger, body image, and separation or divorce.
Shwanna practices in Georgia and works in English. She asks people to expect a collaborative process where they shape goals and try strategies between sessions. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
How these therapies translate to online work
Client-centered therapy means the therapist listens closely and follows the client’s lead, helping people identify what feels important and useful. This approach suits conversations about grief, relationship concerns, and parenting strain.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on recognizing unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching clear strategies that people can practice between sessions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills can help with anger, mood swings, and coping during big life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Plans are adjusted as progress is made and priorities shift.
Confirm available session formats before booking, as current options are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing a quicker check-in during a work break, or offering options that avoid being on camera when that feels better. Licensed professionals can guide what will work best for daily scheduling and the goals a person brings to therapy.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does this therapist address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, depression, parenting strain, anger, career stress, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and other life changes.
How would you describe the therapist’s approach in sessions?
The approach is collaborative and client-centered. Sessions emphasize listening first, then building practical skills and clear goals that the client can try between meetings.
What background and experience does she have?
She holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential and has six years of professional work experience helping people navigate emotional and behavioral challenges.
Where does the therapist practice and what credential does she hold?
The practitioner is a Georgia Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and provides services in Georgia.
Which languages are supported for therapy sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
This therapist is not currently accepting international clients.
How are session costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started with therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.