Therapist profile
William Shonts, LPC-MHSP
LPC-MHSP - Stress and family concerns
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- Client-Centered methods
- CBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About William
William Shonts is a Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) with 22 years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, family concerns, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. William also notes work with areas such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, and related concerns.
He prefers a straightforward, conversational style. Sessions are practical and goal-focused. William listens and helps people name the problems that are getting in the way of daily life. He uses familiar therapeutic tools rather than jargon so that parents and adults can try things between appointments.
William draws on Client-Centered methods to make the conversation about the person in front of him. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to break down upsetting thoughts and behaviors, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when stronger emotion regulation is needed. Mindfulness techniques are included when slowing down and noticing moment-to-moment experience helps reduce reactivity.
In a typical session he checks what matters most that week, reviews any strategies already tried, and practices new skills together. He pays attention to how family patterns and past experiences affect everyday interactions. Work often focuses on clearer communication, setting limits, and building steady coping skills.
People who come to William usually want practical ways to reduce overwhelm and to improve relationships at home. He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. To begin, readers can use the site buttons to view online therapy options and schedule an initial appointment.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on keeping the conversation anchored to what the client says matters most. Online sessions using this approach prioritize listening, clarifying, and helping the client set the agenda for each meeting so time is focused on practical concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. In online sessions CBT often includes reviewing unhelpful thought patterns, trying short behavioral experiments, and assigning brief exercises to practice between appointments, which can fit into a parent's week.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) contributes specific skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Online work with DBT elements usually involves teaching a few concrete skills, practicing them together, and planning how to use them in real family interactions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. William works collaboratively to identify which methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. He will help test approaches and adjust plans based on what actually helps.
The therapist's profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Many people appreciate the practical benefit of scheduling sessions around work or caregiving duties, shorter check-in meetings when needed, and using nonvideo exchanges when bandwidth or camera time is difficult. These practical choices can make it easier to keep therapy in a busy week.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, family concerns, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, plus areas such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment issues, and caregiver stress.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a conversational, practical approach focused on goals and skills. Expect plain language, skill practice, and reviews of what is working between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 22 years of professional experience working with adults on the concerns listed in his profile.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Tennessee LPC-MHSP and practices from Tennessee.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he provide?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current online session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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