- Anxiety and depression
- Addiction and relapse
- Attachment and family
About Shannon
Shannon Williams is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Georgia with three years of professional experience. He works with adults on concerns such as anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and family difficulties, grief, and issues tied to childhood and attachment. He also supports people struggling with eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and major life changes.
Shannon draws on practical, evidence-informed approaches in sessions. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) ideas to help people clarify values and take meaningful steps. Attachment-based ideas inform how he talks about childhood patterns that still affect current relationships.
He brings experience from a range of settings, including private practice, a drug addiction and mental health hospital, juvenile justice and child welfare liaison roles, and youth residential care. That background informs how he talks about substance use, trauma, and family history in concrete ways. He has worked with adults across diverse backgrounds and nationalities.
In sessions Shannon tends to be direct and practical. He listens, reflects, and offers exercises or skills to practice between meetings. He also uses mindfulness and elements from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are priorities.
Outside of clinical work he writes about coping and motivation, and has published a book. Prospective clients who want to focus on how family of origin patterns shape current life are invited to discuss those themes in a first meeting.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take small, value-driven steps even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. It can help when family patterns make decisions or relationships feel stuck.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to test new ways of thinking and behaving. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and many day-to-day struggles.
Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns and offers ways to recognize and change repeating roles and expectations. It can help people who notice family-of-origin dynamics still affecting intimacy and communication.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods suit their goals, preferences, and the problems they bring. Sessions can shift emphasis over time as needs change.
The original biography does not list specific session formats for online work, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into work or caregiving schedules, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or remove travel time. The therapist can discuss practical arrangements and how to structure sessions to match everyday life.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and family issues, grief, and related concerns such as ADHD and sleep or eating problems.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, skills-oriented approach that mixes talking, exercises, and homework to change thoughts and behaviors.
What is his professional background?
He has three years of counseling experience and has worked in private practice, a drug addiction and mental health hospital, juvenile justice and child welfare liaison roles, and youth residential care.
Which credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LPC, licensed in Georgia, and practices with that credential in the state.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a first session?
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