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Shena Locke

Shena Locke

LPC

Therapist · Georgia · 9+ years of experience

Calm guidance for strong emotions

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  • Practical coping skills
  • Support around anger
  • Focus on life changes

About Shena

Shena Locke is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with nine years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addiction concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, and career or self-esteem struggles. She also offers support around family conflict and postpartum depression.

Shena creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through upsetting thoughts and feelings. She focuses on practical steps clients can try between sessions. She encourages small, manageable changes that fit into daily life.

Her background includes working with trauma and abuse survivors and people facing big life transitions. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address emotional reactions and coping strategies. Sessions aim to build clearer thinking, better emotion management, and stronger interpersonal skills.

Shena emphasizes collaboration. She works with each person to set realistic goals and choose approaches that make sense for them. She also incorporates coaching-style support for people needing direction in career or motivation challenges.

Clients who like straightforward guidance and a supportive tone may find her approach helpful. The first session typically focuses on what matters most to the client and practical steps to begin moving forward.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionCoaching

Additional focus areas

Postpartum depression

Experience

9+ years

Credentials

Georgia

Languages

English

How therapy approaches shape online care

Shena uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on emotion regulation, thought patterns, and practical coping skills. One common approach she applies targets thinking patterns and problem solving to reduce anxious or angry reactions and improve decision making. Another approach emphasizes skills for managing strong emotions and building steadier responses to stress and relationship triggers.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with each person to understand their goals and together they choose methods that fit those needs. That means trying strategies, reviewing how they worked, and adjusting plans until the client feels progress.

The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit into a busy life. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to continue care during life transitions. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and coaching-style guidance to remote sessions so clients can practice new skills between meetings.

At a glance

Listed location
Georgia
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (Georgia)
LPC · No. LPC012023
NPI
1629666490

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Shena commonly address?

She helps people with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, career worries, and family conflict. Postpartum depression is listed as an additional focus area.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is straightforward and supportive. She creates a nonjudgmental space and works on practical steps clients can use between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Shena has nine years of professional experience working with people facing trauma, family conflict, and life changes.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and is licensed in Georgia.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

Which session formats does she offer?

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

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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