About

Shannon Williams is an LPC who brings a practical, idea-driven approach to counseling. He has three years of clinical experience and has worked across a range of settings, including a clinical practice, a drug addiction and mental health hospital, as a liaison therapist for DJJ and DFACS, in a home for troubled youth, and as a church youth counselor. His work has included elementary, teen, adult, elderly, disabled, and substance abuse populations.

He uses an array of therapeutic tools such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to address concerns that include stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma, depression, grief, and ADHD among other focus areas. He emphasizes creative application of interventions and attentive client interaction.

Outside of practice he maintains a motivational blog at Inspiresome1.com and is a published author of The Storms of Life: Butterflies in Tornadoes, Roses in Hurricanes with additional books pending. He also enjoys exercise, reading, and writing and frames helping others as both a passion and a gift.
Location:
Georgia, United States
Years Experience:
3
Gender:
Male
Languages Spoken:
English
Therapist of Color:
Yes
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Depression
Other areas of experience: LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Somatization, Traumatic brain injury, Trichotillomania, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: GA LPC LPC009054
  • NPI Number: 1285171553
  • License: LPC (Georgia)

Online sessions and therapeutic focus

He offers remote sessions that make use of therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and EMDR. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is presented as a values-focused way to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is described as a practical, skills-oriented method to examine thinking patterns and develop new coping behaviors. EMDR is offered as a trauma-focused approach that supports processing distressing memories.

Shannon frames online work as collaborative: he partners with people who want a mix of practical skills training, mindful awareness, and trauma processing. Sessions can emphasize problem-solving, emotional regulation, attachment-focused understanding, or a blend of approaches depending on the client’s goals and the issues they bring to therapy.

Remote appointments are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

What is Shannon's clinical experience?

He has three years of experience and has worked in a clinical practice, a drug addiction and mental health hospital, as a liaison therapist for DJJ and DFACS, in a home for troubled youth, and as a church youth counselor.

What credentials does he hold?

Shannon holds the credential LPC and is licensed in Georgia with license number GA LPC LPC009054.

Which languages does he use in sessions?

Sessions are conducted in English.

Where is he located?

He is based in Georgia.

How can clients meet with him?

Clients can work with him via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does he accept international clients?

Yes, he is accepting international clients.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I get started?

To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to connect with him.