Shelley Akerman
Practical, compassionate counseling for life’s challenges
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About
Shelley Akerman is a licensed professional counselor in Georgia with 11 years of clinical experience in both outpatient and hospital settings. She earned a master’s degree from Mercer University in Atlanta, GA in 2013 and has supported clients in reaching their goals since that time.
Her work has included clients ranging in age from 4 to 92, representing multiple ethnic and racial backgrounds, cultures, political affiliations, genders, sexual orientations, and spiritual beliefs. She has experience addressing concerns such as depression, grief, self-esteem struggles, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship conflict, psychosis, self-harm, domestic violence, and addiction.
Shelley’s specialties include stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, grief, intimacy-related and parenting issues, anger management, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Her counseling approach is down-to-earth, laid back, and friendly, and she collaborates with clients to develop practical, creative solutions for the issues that brought them to therapy.
A firm believer in the value of therapy and drawing on her own experience with a therapist, Shelley understands how important it is to have someone who helps you feel supported, respected, and accepted. She looks forward to working with clients to help them move toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.
- Location:
- Georgia, United States
- Years Experience:
- 11
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Depression, Family, Relationship, Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Addictions, ADHD, Anger, Bipolar, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic illness, Chronic pain, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Compassion fatigue, Compulsion, Control issues, Coping with life changes, Disability, Divorce, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Grief, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, LGBT, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsession, OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Parenting, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self esteem, Self-harm, Self-love, Separation, Sexual trauma, Social anxiety and phobia, Women’s issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: GA LPC LPC011117
- NPI Number: 1104476639
- License: LPC (Georgia) #LPC011117 exp 2026-09-30
Is Online Therapy the Right Step Toward Better Mental Health?
Many people wonder whether therapy delivered online can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes, online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions for most cases.
One key advantage is flexibility - clients can meet in the way that feels most comfortable, choosing from video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This range of options makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule.
Those who use online therapy meet with licensed professionals, and it is possible to switch therapists if a different fit is desired. Online formats can support many typical therapy goals while offering a convenient way to access care that suits individual needs and circumstances.
How much experience does Shelley Akerman have?
Shelley Akerman has 11 years of experience in providing therapy services.
Is Shelley Akerman a licensed therapist?
Yes, Shelley Akerman is a licensed therapist with GA LPC LPC011117.
In which languages does Shelley Akerman provide therapy?
Shelley Akerman provides therapy in English.
Where is Shelley Akerman located?
Shelley Akerman is located in Georgia.
How can I work with Shelley Akerman as my therapist?
You can work with Shelley Akerman through Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.
Does Shelley Akerman work with international clients?
Shelley Akerman does work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Shelley Akerman cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.