Profile / United States
Steven Shampain, LPC, LMHC
Tennessee
Licensed LPC and LMHC - Stress and Addiction
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT methods
- Mindfulness skills
- Relationship focus
About Steven
Steven Shampain is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with ten years of clinical experience in Tennessee. He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, addiction, grief, self-esteem, career challenges, ADHD, parenting strain, and issues related to LGBT identity. He offers straightforward, practical conversations about faith, politics, and identity when those topics affect a person's well-being.
Steven uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and client-centered methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions focus on understanding patterns - the thoughts, feelings, and actions that keep problems going - and on trying small, repeatable changes. He also draws on mindfulness skills and Imago ideas for relationship work when that is relevant.
His style emphasizes insight about the “why” behind difficult reactions, then pairs that insight with concrete steps to change behavior. Motivational Interviewing techniques are used when people face substance use or ambivalence about change. Practical goal-setting and short exercises are common parts of sessions.
Steven states he values open conversation and inclusion. He may share personal experience when it helps build rapport and clarifies a point. He encourages direct talk about topics that matter to the client, including religion or politics if those influence mental health.
To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and use a cancellable subscription model; confirm session options before booking.
How CBT, ACT, and client-centered methods work online
Steven uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot patterns of thinking that increase stress or anxiety and to practice alternative responses. CBT sessions focus on clear goals, experiments between sessions, and brief exercises to shift behaviors and mood.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used alongside CBT to help people notice internal experiences without getting stuck and to clarify personal values that guide actions. Client-centered therapy provides a listening stance that helps the client lead the pace and topics of work while the therapist reflects and checks understanding.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Steven will discuss goals and preferences with each person and adjust methods based on what feels useful. He aims to combine insight with actionable steps so sessions stay practical and goal-focused.
The original biography does not list which session formats are offered. Confirm the available online formats before booking to know whether phone or video sessions are options. Online meetings can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time; these practical benefits help therapy fit into everyday life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Tennessee, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship strain, grief, parenting issues, ADHD, career problems, self-esteem and related concerns.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and then test small changes. Sessions typically include practical exercises and homework to try new responses between meetings.
What is his clinical background?
He has ten years of experience as a counselor and draws on several approaches including CBT, ACT, client-centered therapy, mindfulness, Imago, and Motivational Interviewing.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Tennessee according to the supplied details.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to see which formats are offered.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary by location and therapy uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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