Steven Shampain is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with ten years of experience.
01About Steven
Steven Shampain is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with ten years of experience. He creates an open, nonjudgmental space and will share his own story when it helps build trust. He is willing to discuss topics such as politics or religion when they affect someone's well-being.
If someone needs a place to talk through hard things, he offers a calm presence and straightforward support.
Background and approach
He uses insight-driven work that focuses on understanding the reasons behind thoughts and actions. That perspective helps people notice patterns and make different choices. He also brings hope and a forward focus, helping people find practical next steps toward goals and improved daily functioning.
Steven commonly supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and grief. He also helps with relationship concerns, parenting strain, career questions, self-esteem, anger, and life transitions. Additional areas of focus include addictions, codependency, drug and alcohol issues, men's issues, and attention-deficit concerns.
His clinical toolkit includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Imago Relationship Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. In sessions he blends these methods to match the problem at hand and the person in the room. Steven practices from Tennessee and conducts therapy in English.
He offers sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Fees vary by location and scheduling, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
02Credentials
- LPC (Tennessee)
- License 4096 · expires March 2027
- LMHC (Washington)
- License LH 61666471 · expires March 2026
- NPI
- 1477948198 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Steven lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- ADHD
- Codependency
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Men's issues
Methods Steven names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Steven 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 ACT, CBT, and Client-Centered Work Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life changes because it emphasizes meaningful steps rather than symptom removal.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches simple tools to test unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes that reduce distress and improve daily functioning. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and anger.
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience and uses empathic listening to help them feel understood. The therapist follows the person's lead, helping them find their own answers and build confidence to handle problems. This approach supports self-esteem, relationship concerns, and identity issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then tailor methods from ACT, CBT, or client-centered work to fit the individual. That collaborative process aims to make therapy practical and relevant to daily life.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face interaction for skill practice and deeper conversations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging make brief check-ins, quick problem-solving, and ongoing support possible between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, parenting, or other busy schedules.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Steven address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, parenting strain, career challenges, self-esteem, anger, ADHD, addictions, and codependency.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is insight-driven and hope oriented, focusing on understanding why patterns happen and finding practical steps forward.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has ten years of clinical experience helping people navigate mental health and life changes.
Where does he practice and what are his credentials?
He practices in Tennessee and holds the credentials LPC and LMHC, listed as TN LPC and WA LMHC LH in his documentation.
Which languages are supported for therapy?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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