Shannon Williams, LPC
Therapist who focuses on practical change
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- Midlife transitions
- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
About Shannon
Shannon Williams, LPC, helps people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or facing big life shifts. He works with adults navigating stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, relationship challenges, and changes that often come in midlife.
He keeps language plain and sessions focused on practical steps. Shannon listens, asks clear questions, and helps people set goals they can try between meetings. He draws on several therapy styles to match what a person needs in the moment.
Shannon trained and practiced in a variety of settings including private practice, a drug addiction and mental health hospital, and as a liaison therapist for juvenile justice and child welfare agencies. That background informs how he helps people manage complicated life situations and navigate systems that can feel overwhelming.
He describes himself as a strong communicator and motivator who values creative problem solving. Shannon also writes about resilience and coping, and has published a book titled The Storms of Life: Butterflies in Tornadoes, Roses in Hurricanes.
Sessions include straightforward techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral methods, acceptance-focused work, and skills-based approaches. The aim is to help people build coping strategies, change unhelpful patterns, and make choices that match their values.
He keeps language plain and sessions focused on practical steps. Shannon listens, asks clear questions, and helps people set goals they can try between meetings. He draws on several therapy styles to match what a person needs in the moment.
Shannon trained and practiced in a variety of settings including private practice, a drug addiction and mental health hospital, and as a liaison therapist for juvenile justice and child welfare agencies. That background informs how he helps people manage complicated life situations and navigate systems that can feel overwhelming.
He describes himself as a strong communicator and motivator who values creative problem solving. Shannon also writes about resilience and coping, and has published a book titled The Storms of Life: Butterflies in Tornadoes, Roses in Hurricanes.
Sessions include straightforward techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral methods, acceptance-focused work, and skills-based approaches. The aim is to help people build coping strategies, change unhelpful patterns, and make choices that match their values.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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 Different Approaches Online
Shannon often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy during sessions. ACT focuses on clarifying values and accepting difficult feelings while building meaningful action steps, which can help with life transitions, midlife questions, and coping with ongoing stress. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical tools to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful habits.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Shannon will talk with each person about goals and preferences, try techniques, and adjust methods as needed. He helps people notice what works and what doesn’t, so the plan can change over time.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It can also let someone choose audio-only or video depending on comfort and bandwidth. These practical benefits help people maintain consistency while working on stress, relationships, addiction concerns, and other issues.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Shannon help with?
Shannon works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and many life changes including midlife transitions and career concerns.
What is Shannon's style in therapy?
He uses direct listening and practical goal-setting, combining talk and skills practice to help people try changes between sessions.
How long has Shannon been practicing?
He has three years of professional counseling experience across several settings such as private practice and a drug addiction and mental health hospital.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds the LPC credential (Licensed Professional Counselor) and is based in Georgia.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered to international clients, and services are provided in English.
What session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Shannon?
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