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Shannon Williams

Calm, practical help for family and parenting

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
3 years
Licensed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Shannon

Shannon Williams is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia who focuses on family and parenting concerns among a broad set of issues. He speaks English and has three years of professional experience working across several settings. Shannon aims to make sessions straightforward and practical for parents who feel overwhelmed or unsure where to begin.

He draws on cognitive-behavioral ideas to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors.

Background and approach

He also uses attachment-based approaches to look at how early relationships affect current family patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another tool he uses to help clients clarify values and take small steps toward them. Shannon's background includes work in independent practice, a drug addiction and mental health hospital, and roles supporting youth and families through juvenile and child welfare systems.

That variety informs his flexible style and practical problem solving. He emphasizes clear communication and collaborative planning in sessions. Sessions may include emotion regulation skills, communication practice, and problem-solving for everyday parenting challenges.

He also integrates trauma-informed techniques when past events are affecting current family life. Shannon values creativity in treatment and tailors strategies to each person’s needs. Outside of work he writes about motivation and coping, and he has published a book titled "The Storms of Life: Butterflies in Tornadoes, Roses in Hurricanes."

His style is direct, encouraging, and focused on usable changes parents can try between sessions.

How his approaches work online and in sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and then take small steps toward what matters. It is useful when parents want clearer values and consistent choices in stressful moments.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills for managing anxiety, mood, and everyday parenting challenges. It is practical and skill-oriented for people who want step-by-step strategies.

Attachment-Based Therapy examines relationship patterns that started early and now affect family dynamics. This approach helps parents understand how bonding and past hurts shape reactions and connection with others.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust based on what helps. That way care stays focused on practical changes that matter to the family.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit busy schedules. These formats let clients connect from home, use brief check-ins during the week, or schedule longer video sessions when a deeper conversation is needed. The variety aims to make it easier to use new strategies consistently between sessions.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns can Shannon address?
He focuses on a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, LGBT concerns, family matters, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
Sessions blend practical skills and reflective work. Techniques include cognitive-behavioral strategies, acceptance-based work, and attention to attachment patterns to improve daily family interactions.
What professional background does he have?
He has three years of experience and has worked in independent practice, a drug addiction and mental health hospital, as a liaison for juvenile and child welfare services, and as a church youth counselor.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC, credential GA LPC LPC009054, and practices in Georgia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he is available to work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
Shannon offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are costs and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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Experience
3 years
Licensed
Georgia
Languages
English

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