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Shannon Williams

Shannon Williams, LPC

Georgia

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Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Trauma

  • ACT techniques
  • CBT tools
  • DBT skills

About Shannon

Shannon Williams is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with three years of clinical experience. He works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strains, trauma, depression, and anger. Shannon also supports people navigating grief, parenting pressures, career challenges, and attention-related concerns.

Shannon uses practical, straightforward talk in sessions. He draws on cognitive and behavioral methods to help people notice patterns, try new responses, and manage intense feelings. He also uses acceptance-based ideas to help clients decide what matters most and work toward those values despite strong emotions.

His background includes work in private practice and inpatient addiction and mental health settings. He has served as a liaison therapist for juvenile justice and child welfare agencies, and has experience in youth residential homes and church youth programs. That range gave him regular experience with diverse ages and life situations.

Shannon describes himself as a clear communicator and motivator who brings creative ideas to client interaction. He writes about motivation and resilience and has published a book on coping with life’s storms. He also runs a motivational blog and continues to develop practical tools for people dealing with stress and difficult emotions.

In sessions clients can expect a direct, goal-minded approach. Shannon will work with a person to map out triggers, practice new coping responses, and set concrete steps to reduce reactivity and rebuild strained relationships. He encourages straightforward conversation and practical skill building.

How his approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings while focusing on values-based actions. It is often used when someone wants to reduce struggling with emotions and live in line with what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to change feelings and outcomes. CBT can help with anger that comes from distorted thinking or automatic reactions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches specific skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills are useful when anger feels overwhelming or strains relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shannon will treat approach selection as a collaborative process based on your goals, what has or hasn’t worked before, and your preferences. He may combine elements from ACT, CBT, and DBT so sessions focus on skills, values, and clearer thinking together.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a day, allow shorter check-ins, or avoid travel. Discuss format preferences and practical needs when you schedule so sessions can fit around work, family, and other obligations.

Areas of expertise

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

Listed in

Georgia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address related to anger?

He helps people manage anger alongside stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma, and addictions.

What is his general therapy style?

He uses practical, talk-based work focused on skills and action. Methods include cognitive and acceptance-based approaches and behavior skills.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has three years of professional experience working in private practice and treatment settings.

What credential and location are listed?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia.

Which languages and international clients are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

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