Steven Shampain
LPC, LMHC
Insight-driven counseling focused on forward movement
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- Hope oriented
- Focus on agency
- Plain spoken
About Steven
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
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
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.
- 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.