Shelley Akerman is a licensed professional counselor who practices in Georgia.
01About Shelley
Shelley Akerman is a licensed professional counselor who practices in Georgia. She brings 11 years of experience and a calm, down-to-earth approach to sessions. Shelley focuses on practical problem solving and helping people meet their goals in everyday language.
She describes her style as friendly and laid back. Sessions are a place to talk where clients feel respected and listened to. Shelley emphasizes collaboration and helps people identify steps they can try between meetings.
Background and approach
Shelley uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. She draws on client-centered methods to build rapport and on cognitive behavioral techniques to address thinking patterns that keep problems going. Mindfulness and narrative ideas are also part of her toolbox to help people notice patterns and tell their story differently.
Her background includes work in outpatient and hospital settings and a master’s degree from Mercer University in Atlanta, Georgia. That range of experience supports work with a broad set of concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addiction, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, and stress-related problems.
In sessions she helps people with practical strategies for coping, clearer communication, and making changes that fit their life. Shelley welcomes conversations about goals and priorities and works alongside clients to create realistic plans. Her aim is to help people move toward a healthier, more manageable day-to-day life.
02Credentials
- LPC (Georgia)
- License LPC011117 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1104476639 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Shelley lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Shelley names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Shelley names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How counseling approaches translate to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience without judgment. In online sessions this means the therapist prioritizes your concerns and follows your lead so you feel heard and supported. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect feelings and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It works well for anxiety, depression, and stress by giving clear strategies to try between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with you about your goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Then she will suggest techniques to try and adjust the plan as you go, keeping the process collaborative and flexible.
Online formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video lets you have a face-to-face conversation, phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be a quick check-in, and messaging lets you share thoughts between appointments. These options give practical flexibility so therapy can match your schedule and daily needs.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Shelley commonly address?
Shelley works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and family problems, parenting concerns, anger, self esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and intimacy-related difficulties.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is down-to-earth, laid back, and friendly. She focuses on practical, creative solutions and helps people set realistic goals to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience working in both outpatient and hospital settings and uses that background to inform her approach.
Is Shelley a licensed counselor and where does she practice?
Shelley holds the LPC credential and practices in Georgia.
Can I meet with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Shelley?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time that fits with the therapist's availability.
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