Shelley Akerman, LPC

Shelley Akerman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with 11 years of experience. She moved into therapy after earning her master's degree and has worked in outpatient and hospital settings. Shelley supports people who bring concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems, anger, addiction, and parenting challenges.

Shelley uses a straightforward, down-to-earth style in sessions. She keeps things practical and focuses on real, usable coping skills. Conversations are collaborative - she listens first, then helps shape steps clients can try between sessions.

Her work draws on several established approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and change patterns of thinking that fuel anger and anxiety. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the conversation focused on each person's goals and perspective. Mindfulness techniques are used to build awareness of bodily and emotional signals before they escalate.

Shelley also uses Motivational Interviewing to help when people feel stuck or unsure about change. Narrative Therapy helps unpack how personal stories and labels influence behavior and relationships. Together these methods support clearer communication, better emotion regulation, and more constructive problem solving.

People who come to Shelley often want practical tools for everyday life - less snapping at loved ones, clearer boundaries at work, and fewer cycles of resentment. She guides clients in setting reasonable goals and practicing new ways of responding. The emphasis is on steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions