- Direct and skills focused
- Values driven work
- Supports adoption concerns
About Shannon
Shannon Williams is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who focuses on practical help for people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, grief, and relationship concerns. He also supports those coping with trauma, ADHD, career strain, and issues tied to adoption and foster care. Shannon writes plainly and listens closely so clients can talk through what matters most to them.
He brings three years of counseling experience across several settings. That background includes private practice, a drug addiction and mental health hospital, and work as a liaison therapist for juvenile justice and child welfare. He has also worked in a home for youth and as a church youth counselor, giving him exposure to different ages and life circumstances.
In sessions Shannon tends to use straightforward, skills-based methods. He often draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and on acceptance and commitment ideas to build values-driven action. He also uses attachment-focused work to address relationship patterns and dialectical skills for emotion regulation.
Shannon describes himself as a clear communicator and motivator who aims to make therapy usable in daily life. He blends structured tools with listening and reflection so clients leave with things they can try between sessions. He also brings life experience as a writer and speaker, and he runs a motivational blog and has published a book.
People who prefer direct, practical sessions may find his style a good fit. He practices in Georgia and works with English-speaking clients, including international clients who connect from other locations.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values; it can help with anxiety, depression, and making life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections and helps people develop different ways of relating to others. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical techniques to reduce distress and change behavior.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying tools, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together over time.
Session formats are not listed here, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people use focused skills practice or emotion-management tools between meetings, helping turn session insights into daily routines.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Shannon help with?
He addresses stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, and many related concerns including adoption and foster care matters.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions are practical and skills based, mixing cognitive behavioral tools, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment work, and dialectical strategies to help with thinking, emotions, and behavior.
What experience does he bring?
He has three years of practice across private practice, a drug addiction and mental health hospital, a youth home, and roles as a liaison therapist and church youth counselor.
Where is Shannon licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia under the GA LPC credential.
Which languages and client locations are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Shannon accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for your situation.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.