LPC
Shelley Akerman, LPC
- Experience11 years
- LocationGeorgia
- Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
- Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Shelley
Shelley Akerman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with 11 years of clinical experience.
Background and approach
She completed her graduate training at Mercer University and has served in both outpatient and hospital environments, developing skills across a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and ADHD. Her background also includes supporting people navigating caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image and family-of-origin difficulties.
Shelley’s manner is down-to-earth and approachable, combining practical problem-solving with empathy and respect. She draws from client-centered methods to create a collaborative space, and integrates techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to address unhelpful patterns and build coping skills.
Motivational interviewing and narrative therapy also inform her work, offering ways to clarify values and reframe difficult experiences. She works with diverse populations and welcomes clients in English, accepting international clients as well.
Sessions are offered through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, and scheduling follows therapist availability via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
Approaches and Online Care that Fit Your Needs
Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where the client’s perspective guides the work; it helps people feel heard and builds the foundation for change. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers structured strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood symptoms, and shift unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and grounding techniques that can reduce stress and improve emotional regulation.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to explore goals, preferences, and specific challenges and together select or combine methods that fit best. That partnership helps tailor sessions so they feel practical and meaningful to the person seeking help.
Online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it possible to access therapy with greater flexibility. These options allow scheduling around work or caregiving responsibilities, enable continuity of care when travel is necessary, and let clients choose the communication style that suits them best. Licensed professionals can adapt techniques used in person to these formats so clients can pursue progress from locations that work for them.
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Experience
11+ years
Licensed
Georgia
Languages
English
What Shelley can help with
Shelley Akerman works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and depression.
How Shelley approaches therapy
Shelley's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
Experience and training
Shelley is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Georgia.