- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Client-centered approach
About Shelley
Shelley Akerman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with 11 years of clinical experience. She has worked in outpatient and hospital settings and supports adults facing issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, grief, addictions, and family concerns including family of origin issues.
Shelley uses a straightforward, down-to-earth style in sessions. She aims to make conversations practical and focused on solving the problems that led someone to seek help. She favors clear, actionable steps alongside reflective conversation so clients can test new behaviors between sessions.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the person’s perspective. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify thought patterns that keep problems going, and mindfulness practices to build moment-to-moment noticing and emotional regulation.
Shelley has worked with a wide age range of people and with varied life situations. She has experience with trauma and domestic violence among other concerns listed in her specialties. She also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, and issues around commitment and communication.
Sessions are conversational and practical. Shelley emphasizes collaboration and developing small, manageable changes. She encourages people to bring examples from daily life so the work connects to real situations.
People who prefer a relaxed, pragmatic counselor who keeps goals and problem-solving in view may find her style fits. Those wanting to address how family patterns influence current relationships or coping can expect direct, actionable steps alongside supportive listening.
Therapeutic approaches for online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s own perspective. It involves listening closely, reflecting what the client says, and letting the individual lead the pace and topics. This approach helps when someone needs to feel heard and to clarify their own priorities.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It breaks problems into specific patterns and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, relationship patterns, and coping with life changes.
Mindfulness therapy teaches simple noticing skills for emotions and bodily reactions. Practicing these skills can reduce reactivity and help with stress, compulsive behaviors, and attentional challenges such as ADHD.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shelley will help figure out which methods fit the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. She treats this as a collaborative process and adjusts methods as the work progresses.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific online or in-person formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or let someone avoid travel time. Those practical benefits can help therapy fit into everyday life without asking for major schedule changes.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Shelley works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, ADHD, and related issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is down-to-earth and conversational. She focuses on practical solutions and small behavior changes alongside reflective conversation.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience working in outpatient and hospital settings with a broad range of clinical concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English. She also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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