- Stress and anxiety
- Family concerns
- Goal oriented
About William
William Shonts is a licensed counselor (LPC-MHSP) practicing in Tennessee with 22 years of professional experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, compassion fatigue, and life changes. He meets each person with respect and aims to tailor conversations and plans to fit individual needs.
William frames sessions as a collaborative process. He listens first, then helps people set small, practical goals. He uses straightforward language and keeps work focused on concrete steps that can be tried between meetings.
His background includes long-term clinical work across a range of concerns. That experience informs how he supports people dealing with family tension, attachment questions, and caregiving strain. He also has experience with issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, autism and Asperger Syndrome, body image, cancer-related stress, and domestic violence impacts.
William draws on several therapeutic approaches to guide sessions. These include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Mindfulness Therapy. He adapts these methods to match what the person wants to work on and how they prefer to approach change.
People who choose to work with him can expect a practical, respectful style. Meetings aim to clarify problems, build coping skills, and identify realistic next steps. He encourages honest conversation and steady progress at a pace that feels manageable.
How his approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the person's lead in the room. The therapist mirrors concerns, asks open questions, and helps people find their own priorities for change. This approach is useful when someone wants a supportive space to clarify values and next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It breaks problems into manageable parts and teaches practical skills for changing unhelpful thinking and behavior. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and how they want to work. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as needed based on progress and feedback.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm available formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, offer shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also allows consistent contact when life changes make in-person meetings harder. Therapists skilled in these approaches can still use listening, skill-building, and goal-setting effectively in remote sessions.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. His experience also includes family conflict, attachment issues, caregiver stress, and related concerns.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a collaborative, down-to-earth approach that prioritizes listening and practical steps. Sessions focus on clear goals and skills people can use between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 22 years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of emotional and life challenges.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds the credential LPC-MHSP and practices in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is open to working with international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the original biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How does pricing work?
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.