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Dr. Shonda Sessoms, LPC

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationMississippi
  • Focus areasADHD, Relationship, and Family
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Shonda

Dr. Shonda Sessoms is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Mississippi with a decade of clinical experience.

Background and approach

She earned a doctorate in Professional Counseling from Mississippi College in 2015 and brings more than 12 years of work across education and community settings to her practice. Dr.

Sessoms has supported individuals ages 10 and up through a range of concerns including relationships, family conflicts, self-esteem and motivation, career challenges, grief, trauma, anxiety, bipolar concerns, compassion fatigue, LGBT-related issues, and ADHD. Her style centers on respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to each person's needs.

Drawing on client-centered principles, she prioritizes the client’s perspective and personal strengths while incorporating cognitive behavioral strategies when helpful to address unhelpful thinking and patterns. Dr.

Sessoms emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, helping clients identify practical steps toward greater confidence, improved relationships, and better coping with life changes. She frames seeking help as a courageous first step and positions herself as a supportive partner in the work toward sustainable change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening to each person's unique experience and building treatment around their values and goals; it is useful for improving communication, self-esteem, and navigating life transitions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for managing anxiety, stress, mood patterns, and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with clients to determine what methods align with their needs and goals. Together they will explore options, try strategies, and adjust the plan over time so the work feels relevant and effective for the individual's situation.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow for scheduling flexibility and accessibility from various locations. These formats make it possible to maintain continuity of care around busy lives, support step-by-step skill building between sessions, and accommodate different communication preferences while working with licensed professionals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with a broad range of issues including relationship and family conflicts, self-esteem and career difficulties, stress and anxiety, trauma and grief, intimacy concerns, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, LGBT-related matters, and ADHD.
What is the therapeutic style and approach used?
Her approach blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques, focusing on the client's perspective and practical strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience as a licensed counselor and has worked in education and community settings for more than 12 years.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential with the designation MS LPC 1876 and practices in Mississippi.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered for therapy?
She provides multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Mississippi

Languages

English

What Shonda can help with

Dr. Shonda Sessoms works with clients on relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes.

How Shonda approaches therapy

Shonda's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Experience and training

Shonda is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Mississippi.