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Shannon Williams, LPC

  • Experience3 years
  • LocationGeorgia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Shannon

Shannon Williams is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship difficulties, trauma, depression, and ADHD among other concerns.

Background and approach

With three years of professional experience in diverse clinical environments, he brings practical problem-solving and strong communication to sessions while emphasizing collaboration and real-world skill building. He has practiced in independent practice settings, a drug addiction and mental health hospital, as a liaison therapist for juvenile justice and child welfare agencies, and as a church youth counselor.

That range of work exposed him to varied populations and helped him refine a flexible, client-centered style that draws on evidence-based techniques. Shannon combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, DBT strategies, EMDR, and attachment-informed methods to tailor treatment to each person's situation.

Outside of clinical work he writes about motivation and resilience and has authored a published book. His approach values creative thinking and practical initiatives designed to support day-to-day coping, growth, and recovery.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes clarifying personal values and developing psychological flexibility through mindful action; it can help people facing anxiety, depression, or life transitions by focusing on what matters most and taking committed steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns with practical exercises and structured skill-building, which is useful for stress, mood concerns, ADHD-related challenges, and managing addictive behaviors. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape current emotional responses, offering tools for improving communication and relational safety.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative, and Shannon works with clients to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences, and needs. He adapts techniques from these models rather than prescribing a single path, and progress is reviewed together so treatment can shift as priorities evolve.

Online therapy formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer practical flexibility for those balancing work, caregiving, or geographic constraints. These options make it possible to practice skills between sessions, maintain continuity during busy periods, and access consistent support without traveling to an office, while still working with licensed professionals who integrate evidence-based approaches.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Shannon commonly address?
He works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and career or life transitions.
What is Shannon's therapeutic style like?
His style blends client-centered collaboration with structured techniques from CBT, ACT, DBT, and EMDR to build practical skills and address emotional patterns.
What background and experience does he bring?
He has three years of professional experience across independent practice, a drug addiction and mental health hospital, juvenile justice and child welfare liaison roles, and youth counseling in church settings.
What credentials and location information are provided?
He holds the LPC credential with licence GA LPC LPC009054 and practices from Georgia.
Does he work with international clients or in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available for therapy?
Appointments can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with him?
Prospective clients select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

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

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English

What Shannon can help with

Shannon Williams works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and depression.

How Shannon approaches therapy

Shannon's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

Experience and training

Shannon is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Georgia, with 3 years of clinical experience.