Therapist profile
Shelley Akerman, LPC
Georgia
Licensed Professional Counselor - Relationships and Codependency
Continue with ShelleyWhere Shelley stands
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Georgia / LPC011117
- NPI
- 1104476639
- Experience
- 11 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Georgia
About
- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Narrative approaches
About Shelley
Shelley Akerman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with 11 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and addiction-related issues. Shelley also lists codependency among her focus areas and supports people coping with grief, intimacy issues, and life changes.
Shelley trained at Mercer University and has worked in outpatient and hospital settings. That background means she has seen a wide range of situations and age groups, and she uses that practical experience when planning sessions. Her work draws on straightforward therapeutic approaches rather than technical jargon.
Sessions tend to be down-to-earth and conversational. She aims to help people name what’s getting in the way, try small changes, and track what helps. That can mean learning to set boundaries, handle anger, or manage overwhelming anxiety one step at a time.
Shelley integrates Client-Centered methods with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness practices. She also uses Motivational Interviewing and Narrative Therapy to help clients notice patterns and rewrite parts of their story. Techniques are chosen with the client, not imposed.
People who often put others first, struggle to say no, or feel stuck around a partner’s drinking or moods may find the work practical and focused. Shelley works in English and accepts international clients. To start, readers should use the site button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on clear, respectful listening and helping people name what matters to them. Online, that can look like open conversation about goals and real-life struggles, with the therapist reflecting what the client wants to change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and then tests small behavior changes. In virtual sessions CBT can include setting brief tasks between meetings and reviewing results together to see what helps.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness. These tools are often practiced in-session and then applied to daily routines to help with anxiety, stress, and emotional ups and downs.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shelley will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and practical needs and then suggest approaches to try. That decision is collaborative and may change as progress is reviewed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into workdays, handle check-ins without travel, or use shorter meetings when life is busy. They also let people practice techniques in their everyday routines and bring real situations into session conversation.
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Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Shelley works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, addiction issues, grief, intimacy matters, and codependency among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is down-to-earth and conversational. She focuses on practical steps, small changes, and tracking what works over time.
How long has she practiced?
She has 11 years of experience working in both outpatient and hospital settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Georgia.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking by using the site button, as formats are not listed in the biography.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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