- 22 years experience
- Tennessee based
- Client-centered care
About William
William Shonts is a licensed counselor in Tennessee with 22 years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and the upheaval that comes with life changes. He aims to create a respectful, sensitive space where someone can begin making shifts at their own pace.
He frames sessions as a collaborative effort. Conversations and plans are shaped to match each person's situation and goals. That can mean practical skills for managing anxiety, clearer communication strategies, or tools to cope with caregiver strain and compassion fatigue.
William also has experience addressing attachment concerns, abandonment issues, adoption and foster care related stress, and codependency. He pays attention to how past relationships affect how someone connects today, and he helps people notice patterns that get in the way of better choices.
His approach blends listening with structured techniques when helpful. He draws on client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral and mindfulness tools to support thinking and behavior changes. He can also use elements of dialectical behavior and emotionally-focused techniques when they fit the work.
William encourages small, doable steps and checks in about progress. He emphasizes practical change rather than jargon, and he supports people who want to move toward a more satisfying daily life.
Approaches that translate well to online work
William often uses client-centered work that prioritizes listening and the client's own goals; this approach focuses on supporting choices and building on what already works. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches straightforward tools to shift unhelpful patterns like anxiety or low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance that can be practiced between sessions and reviewed together.Finding the right approach is part of the process. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adjusts the plan as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it possible for people outside Tennessee or in different time zones to work with a licensed professional, while the therapist and client decide together what schedule and format work best.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Credentials
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help people with?
He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, family conflict, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, along with related issues such as codependency and attachment problems.
What is his style in therapy sessions?
He uses a collaborative, respectful approach that combines listening with practical strategies. Sessions focus on clear goals and usable skills rather than technical language.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 22 years of professional experience working in counseling and related settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the credential LPC-MHSP and practices in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking to know whether sessions are remote, in-person, or by phone.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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