Shelley Akerman, LPC

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Practical, down-to-earth counseling for life problems

Details

Name	Shelley Akerman
Credentials	LPC
Based in	Georgia
Licensed in	Georgia
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	11

About Shelley

Shelley Akerman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia with 11 years of clinical experience. She began her career after earning a master’s degree and has worked in both outpatient and hospital settings. Shelley describes her approach as down-to-earth and friendly, and she focuses on practical steps clients can use between sessions.

Shelley helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship or family concerns.

Background and approach

She also works with issues like grief, addictions, intimacy and self-esteem struggles, and life changes. Her background includes supporting people facing chronic illness, caregiver strain, and body-image concerns. Her style is client-centered and collaborative.

Sessions often involve talking through patterns, identifying concrete goals, and trying small changes to see what helps. She blends narrative work with cognitive-behavioral techniques and mindfulness when useful for the person in front of her. Shelley draws on Motivational Interviewing to support people making difficult changes, such as addressing addictive behaviors or developing healthier habits.

She aims to create a space where people feel respected and able to name what matters to them. The work focuses on what the client wants to change and on building practical tools to get there. Shelley offers sessions in English and accepts international clients.

She provides therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Shelley works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Shelley among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Shelley among the ways she works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Shelley among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Shelley among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Shelley among the ways she works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Shelley among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Shelley directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Shelley directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How narrative and practical approaches work online

Many clients find Narrative Therapy helps them separate themselves from the stories that cause pain. Narrative work focuses on naming personal patterns and rewriting unhelpful stories so people can see options they missed before. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, acceptance, and working at the client’s pace to build trust and clarify goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers concrete tools to change unhelpful thinking and behavior with short exercises and experiments between sessions.

Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the process. Shelley will work together with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That collaborative process can include trying different techniques and adjusting the plan based on what helps most.

Online therapy makes those approaches more accessible. Video calls allow for a conversation much like an in-person meeting. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins, brief coaching, or people who prefer writing. These options let therapy fit into busy days, long-distance situations, or times when a shorter, focused contact is useful.

Common questions about this listing

What kinds of concerns does Shelley help with?

Shelley works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, grief, addictions, and many related issues such as parenting strain, compassion fatigue, and body image.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is down-to-earth, laid back, and collaborative. Sessions focus on practical steps, narrative exploration, and skills you can use between meetings.

What is her clinical background?

She has 11 years of experience working in outpatient and hospital settings and has supported people across a wide age range and diverse backgrounds.

What credentials does Shelley hold and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Georgia and practices with that credential in that state.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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