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Dr. Shonda Sessoms, LPC
Mississippi
LPC - relationships and life changes
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered methods
- Age 10 and up
About Shonda
Dr. Shonda Sessoms is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Mississippi with 10 years of clinical experience. She holds a doctorate in Professional Counseling from Mississippi College and has worked in education and community settings for over a decade. Dr. Sessoms works with individuals on relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, career issues, stress and anxiety, and related areas listed in her profile.
Her work is practical and conversational. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods to notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps that can be tried between meetings.
Dr. Sessoms has experience across age ranges and has worked with people starting from age 10. She describes work with issues such as trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue among her practice areas. The focus is on problem-solving and building skills for day-to-day functioning.
She aims to adjust sessions to each person’s needs while keeping interactions straightforward. Meetings often include talking through current problems, identifying patterns that maintain them, and practicing alternative responses. Homework and skill practice are common parts of this approach.
For someone wanting practical, structured help with thoughts, behaviors, and life challenges, Dr. Sessoms offers a clear, goal-oriented way of working. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking and follow the platform steps to schedule an initial appointment.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Dr. Sessoms uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. CBT sessions often include setting clear goals, practicing new skills, and assigning brief exercises to try between meetings. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead, helping people feel heard while they identify what they want to change.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That may mean focusing more on skill practice with CBT or spending more time exploring concerns in a client-centered way based on what the person wants to achieve.
Confirm the specific online session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discussing how sessions will be structured and what to expect is part of the first meeting so practical arrangements match daily routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she handle most often?
She works with relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, career difficulties, stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and conversational, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods to identify thought and behavior patterns and try concrete alternatives.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has about 10 years of professional experience and over a decade working in education and community settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Mississippi and earned a doctorate in Professional Counseling from Mississippi College.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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