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Steven Shampain

Steven Shampain

LPC, LMHC

Therapist · Tennessee · 10+ years of experience

Insight-driven counseling focused on forward movement

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  • Hope oriented
  • Focus on agency
  • Plain spoken

About Steven

Steven Shampain is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with ten years of clinical experience. He creates a space where people can speak honestly about who they are. He is open to discussing politics or religion when those topics affect well-being.

Steven uses an insight-driven approach that helps people understand the reasons behind their thoughts and behaviors. He pairs that with practical tools to help clients move forward toward goals. His work is hope oriented and focused on building resilience over time.

Common concerns addressed include stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and coping with life changes. He also supports people dealing with addictions, grief, career strain, self-esteem struggles, and relationship challenges. Additional focus areas listed are codependency, drug and alcohol addiction, and men's issues.

Steven favors plain talk and listening without judgment. He may share parts of his own story when it helps build trust and understanding with a client. Sessions emphasize discovering personal agency and concrete steps a person can take between meetings.

He works in Tennessee and conducts therapy in English. If this description resonates, prospective clients are invited to take the next step by using the site's matching and scheduling process to arrange an initial appointment.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesADHD

Additional focus areas

CodependencyDrug and alcohol addictionMen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Imago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Tennessee, Washington

Languages

English

How ACT, CBT, and Client-Centered Work Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that match their values. It often helps with anxiety, stress, and life changes by clarifying what matters and building small steps toward it. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. It is practical and skill based, useful for mood and anger concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and empathy, giving clients room to make their own discoveries while the therapist offers support and reflection.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Steven will help clients decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adjusts the plan as progress and feedback come in. The process is collaborative, with practical goals set together.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist through the site's matching process to learn which session options are offered and to schedule a time that fits everyday life.

At a glance

Listed location
Tennessee
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
LPC, LMHC
Languages
English
License (Tennessee)
LPC · No. 4096
License (Washington)
LMHC · No. LH 61666471
NPI
1477948198

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 issues does he help with?

Steven helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and coping with life changes. He also addresses addictions, grief, self-esteem, career concerns, and relationship issues.

What is his therapy style like?

He practices an insight-driven, hope-oriented approach that combines understanding the why behind behavior with practical steps for change. Sessions aim to be collaborative and forward focused.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has ten years of experience working in counseling and mental health settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds LPC and LMHC credentials and provides services based in Tennessee.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients schedule with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does payment and cost work?

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

What are the steps to begin therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then 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.
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