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Shannon Williams

Therapist · Georgia

Shannon Williams

LPC

Career-focused counselor who helps people move forward

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  • Practical steps
  • Values-based work
  • Career guidance

About Shannon

Shannon Williams is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) who focuses on practical help for people feeling stuck at work and in life. He aims to make conversations straightforward and useful. Shannon writes and reads widely and brings that same curiosity to sessions.

He draws on a variety of approaches to match what each person needs. In sessions Shannon listens closely, helps sort priorities, and suggests small, doable steps clients can try between meetings. He also uses writing and motivational exercises when they fit the client’s goals.

Shannon’s background includes work in private practice, a drug addiction and mental health hospital, and roles supporting youth in residential settings. He has experience working with elementary-age clients through the elderly, and with people affected by substance use. That range informs how he adapts tools for different life stages.

People often seek him out for stress, anxiety, career concerns, addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, and coping with life transitions. He combines practical strategies with attention to feelings and personal values. Shannon describes helping others as both a passion and a gift.

Outside of clinical work he maintains a motivational blog and has published a book. His everyday interests in exercise, reading, and writing shape how he supports people who want clearer direction and stronger coping skills.

Shannon practices in Georgia and works in English. He is listed as accepting international clients, and uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

Georgia

Languages

English

How Shannon Uses Therapy Models Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters most to a person and taking active steps toward those values, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is often useful for stress, career shifts, and persistent worry. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers clear exercises to test and change unhelpful patterns; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current patterns and can help with intimacy, communication, and attachment issues in close relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work Shannon does with each client. He will collaborate with the person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean using ACT techniques one week and CBT skills the next as progress and priorities evolve.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available formats before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling. Many people find remote sessions help maintain momentum between life events and work demands while using the therapist’s chosen approaches to address career stress and personal goals.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Shannon often help with?

Shannon works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, career concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, ADHD, and coping with life changes among other topics.

What is Shannon's general approach in sessions?

He blends practical strategies with listening and reflection, using tools from cognitive and acceptance-based approaches to help clients set goals and try small changes between sessions.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Shannon has three years of professional experience across settings including private practice and hospital-based addiction and mental health care.

What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

He holds the LPC credential (Licensed Professional Counselor) and practices in Georgia.

Are sessions offered in other languages or outside the US?

Sessions are offered in English and Shannon is listed as accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does pricing work for sessions?

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

What are the steps to begin working with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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