- ACT methods
- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness practice
About Steven
Steven Shampain is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with ten years of clinical experience based in Tennessee. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, anger, addiction issues, and life changes. He also helps people dealing with grief, parenting strain, self-esteem struggles, career concerns, ADHD, and LGBT-related issues.
He practices in a straightforward, insight-driven way. He focuses on understanding the reasons behind thoughts and actions so people can make different choices. That means asking practical questions about patterns, triggers, and what gets in the way of change.
Sessions include a forward-looking, hope-oriented emphasis. He helps people identify the actions they can take now to reduce reactivity and rebuild trust in relationships. He may share parts of his own story when it helps build understanding and to normalize difficult feelings.
He is willing to discuss political or religious topics when those subjects affect a person's mental health. He emphasizes clear conversation about values and boundaries rather than avoiding topics that feel charged.
For people worried about anger - whether getting louder with loved ones or holding in resentment - he encourages learning concrete skills to reduce escalation. That can include noticing warning signs, reshaping unhelpful thoughts, and practicing small behavior changes between sessions.
How ACT, CBT and client-centered work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting pulled into them and then choose actions that match their values. It is useful when anger or avoidance gets in the way of the life someone wants. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches specific skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anger, anxiety, and depression. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, reflection, and collaboration so the person can find their own solutions and feel heard.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Steven will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences. That could mean combining ACT, CBT, and client-centered listening or shifting strategies as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are delivered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. Some formats work better when you need less bandwidth or prefer not to be on camera. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to suit remote sessions and everyday life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Tennessee, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, anger, addiction, grief, parenting strain, self-esteem, career concerns, ADHD, and LGBT concerns.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses an insight-driven, hope-oriented approach that focuses on understanding the why behind thoughts and behaviors and then taking practical steps forward.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has ten years of experience working in counseling and mental health settings.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LPC and LMHC practicing in Tennessee with the listed credentials TN LPC and WA LMHC LH.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.