- Client-Centered methods
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills work
About Addis
Addis Shepherd is a Kentucky LPCC - a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - with five years of professional experience. He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, depression, and coping with life changes. Addis also lists specific focus areas such as abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, guilt and shame, and communication problems.
In sessions he treats people as the experts on their own stories. He listens for strengths clients already have and uses those as a starting point. Conversations move at a practical pace. Topics get named plainly and options for change are discussed in straightforward terms.
Addis draws on client-centered methods to keep the conversation grounded in the client's goals. He uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are available for managing strong emotions and reducing cycles of crisis.
He has experience supporting people after severe traumatic experiences and helps with symptoms that come from past events. Addis also works with issues around relationships and identity, including men's concerns and feelings of isolation or shame.
People who reach out can expect direct talk about what to try next and regular checking in on progress. He aims to clarify steps that fit into everyday life, not add another abstract plan. Those interested should confirm current session options before booking.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client's priorities. It helps when someone is carrying guilt or shame by keeping the conversation grounded in what matters most to that person. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thinking patterns and day-to-day behaviors. It offers practical experiments and small changes that can reduce anxiety and lift mood.Finding the right blend of methods is part of the work. Addis will collaborate with the client to decide which approaches to emphasize based on their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative plan can change as progress is tracked and new issues come up.
The therapist's profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let people focus on skills practice between meetings and bring real-life moments into session conversation.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related topics like guilt and shame and attachment issues.
How does he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He uses practical conversation and therapeutic skills to name those feelings and look at how they influence behavior and relationships.
What is his professional background?
He has five years of professional experience working with clients who have had severe traumatic experiences and a range of mood and stress-related concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Kentucky LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) and practices in Kentucky.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.