Steven Shampain is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Mental Health Counselor who helps people work through stress, anxiety, depression, and self esteem concerns. He offers a straightforward, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about what matters most to them. He often shares parts of his own story when it helps build trust and connection.
His work emphasizes understanding the reasons behind thoughts and behaviors. That insight helps people make different choices day to day. He combines that with practical strategies from approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to address symptoms and habits.
Steven also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help clients clarify values and take actions that match those values. For relationship concerns he draws on Imago-informed principles to improve communication and understanding between partners. He aims for hopefulness and forward momentum in sessions.
Over a decade in practice has included helping people with addictions, codependency, anger, career questions, grief, parenting stresses, and ADHD-related struggles. He names LGBT concerns and men’s issues among his focused areas and is open to discussing politics or religion when they affect well-being.
Sessions are held in Tennessee and are conducted in English. Cost varies with location and availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is used to pair clients and schedule sessions according to availability.
How his approaches guide online work
Steven often combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in sessions. ACT focuses on clarifying values and taking meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present, which can help with stress, anxiety, and motivation. Client-centered work emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration so people feel heard while they explore their goals.
He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test new behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and self esteem work. These approaches are practical and goal-focused while still honoring each person's experience.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be decided together. The therapist will work with clients to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences and adjust plans as progress is made.
Session formats were not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people choose whether to work in a video visit or another supported format when those options are available.
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, and self esteem concerns along with relationship issues, addictions, grief, parenting strain, career questions, and ADHD-related challenges.
What is his style of therapy?
He uses an insight-driven approach that looks at the why behind thoughts and behaviors and pairs that with practical strategies from CBT and mindfulness.
How much experience does he have?
He has 10 years of experience working with a range of concerns including addiction, codependency, and men’s issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Tennessee.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How is cost handled?
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 him?
Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.