Shanavia Echols
Family-focused support that emphasizes practical change
- Credentials
- LPC
- Experience
- 7 years
- Licensed in
- Georgia
- Languages
- English
- Format
- Online sessions
About Shanavia
Shanavia Echols is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing family stress, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. She speaks plainly and offers steady support for parents and caregivers trying to improve family dynamics. Shanavia focuses on practical steps a person can use each day to feel more in control and connected.
She draws on seven years of experience working with concerns such as coping with life changes, communication problems, body image, isolation and loneliness.
Background and approach
Sessions are shaped to match each client’s needs, with attention to respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Shanavia aims to make conversations clear and useful rather than overly clinical. Therapy with her often includes setting small goals, practicing new ways of talking, and trying manageable coping skills between sessions.
She adjusts plans as progress is made and as priorities shift. The emphasis is on concrete changes that help family life run smoother. Shanavia is licensed in Georgia as an LPC, license number GA LPC LPC015106.
She offers care in English and does not work with international clients. People interested in learning more usually begin by answering a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session that fits their timetable. Her approach blends practical techniques and a collaborative tone.
Shanavia positions herself as a steady partner through life transitions, helping clients make clear choices and rebuild confidence over time.
Practical approaches for online family and life changes support
Shanavia uses evidence-based techniques that focus on clear steps and skill building. One common approach involves learning new communication skills to reduce conflict and improve listening. This helps when family conversations keep getting stuck or emotional responses feel overwhelming.Another frequently used method centers on mood and behavior change, with small experiments and goal-setting to lift mood and rebuild confidence. That approach is useful for low energy, low self-esteem, and getting back on track after a major life change.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Shanavia will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day reality. She adjusts techniques as progress is made and as priorities change.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy families. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when helpful, while phone sessions can fit into tight schedules. Live chat and text-based messaging let clients check in between sessions or use shorter check-ins when needed. These options aim to make it easier to keep therapy consistent during life transitions.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Self esteem
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- Experience
- 7 years
- Licensed
- Georgia
- Languages
- English
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