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Shannon Williams

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Shannon Williams, LPC

Georgia

Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Stress

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Key details

  • CredentialsLPC
  • LicenseLPC, Georgia / LPC009054
  • NPI1285171553
  • Experience3 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationGeorgia

About

About Shannon

Shannon Williams is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with three years of experience. He works with adults on a wide range of concerns including anger, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, trauma, depression, and issues tied to parenting and career.

Shannon draws on practical therapies to help people manage emotions and regain control of daily life. He uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to notice unhelpful patterns and try new responses. He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotional regulation and grounding strategies after intense moments.

He has worked in private practice, a drug addiction and mental health hospital, as a liaison therapist for juvenile justice and child welfare, and in youth residential settings. That history shaped his focus on real-world coping skills and clear communication. He also has experience with older adults, disabled clients, and people facing substance use challenges.

Shannon favors straightforward conversations and concrete practices you can use between sessions. Expect a mix of talk, skill-building, and short exercises aimed at lowering reactivity and improving relationships. He also brings perspectives from trauma-focused approaches when past events contribute to current anger patterns.

Outside of clinical work he writes about motivation and has published a book. He keeps reading and exercising as part of his routine and often draws on those interests to help clients form manageable routines.

How sessions work

How his approaches translate to online work

Shannon commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in session. ACT focuses on clarifying values and taking small steps toward a life you care about while noticing difficult thoughts. CBT breaks patterns of thinking and behavior so reactions like anger become easier to shift.

He also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. DBT offers short, teachable techniques for grounding, breathing, and reducing reactivity during heated moments.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, daily routines, and what feels usable between sessions. That process may shift as habits change and new needs appear.

The therapist's profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. They also let people practice skills in the settings where problems occur, which can make skill-building more practical and immediate.

Areas of focus

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

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of anger-related problems does he address?

He helps with snapping at loved ones, building resentment, workplace frustration, and reactions tied to past trauma. Anger is listed among many concerns he works with.

What therapeutic approaches does he use for anger?

He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) among other approaches. These methods focus on thoughts, values, and emotion regulation skills.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has three years of professional counseling experience in multiple settings including private practice and hospital work. That background includes work with substance use and youth programs.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Georgia. His listed location is Georgia.

Does he work with non-English speakers or international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. He does accept international clients.

Which session formats are offered?

The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current online session options before booking.

How are fees handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact rates depend on your region.

What are the steps to begin working with him?

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