Steven Shampain, LPC, LMHC
Therapist who centers personal stories
Details
| Name | Steven Shampain |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC, LMHC |
| Based in | Tennessee |
| Licensed in | Tennessee, Washington |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 10 |
About Steven
Steven Shampain is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Tennessee. He brings ten years of clinical experience to conversations about stress, anxiety, depression, identity, and life transitions. Steven aims to create a respectful, open space where people can talk honestly about what matters to them.
He centers therapy on understanding the stories people tell about themselves. That narrative focus helps him and the client spot patterns and beliefs that get in the way.
Background and approach
He links this with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive behavioral ideas to turn insight into practical steps. Sessions are collaborative and goal oriented. Steven listens, offers reflections, and helps people try new ways of responding to old problems.
He is willing to share parts of his own story when it helps build trust and connection. He works with a wide range of concerns including relationship trouble, grief, parenting strain, addiction and codependency, career stress, and anger. He also supports LGBT people and men navigating identity and life changes.
Clients can expect conversations that are direct but respectful, with an eye toward real-world coping skills. Steven uses a mix of client-centered empathy, mindful awareness, and motivational interviewing to keep work grounded. He focuses on what the client wants to change and helps map practical next steps toward those goals.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship issues among the things Steven works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- ADHD
- Codependency
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Men's issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Steven among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Steven among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Steven among the ways he works.
- Imago Relationship Therapy: Listed by Steven among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Steven among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Steven among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Steven among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Steven among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Steven 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 he 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 Steven directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Narrative and Practical Care Online
Steven blends Narrative Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people reframe their life stories and act on what matters. Narrative Therapy focuses on how personal stories shape feelings and choices, which can be useful for identity, relationships, and major life changes. ACT emphasizes values and committed action, helping people accept difficult emotions while moving toward goals.He also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions grounded in empathy and respect. That approach centers the person's experience and supports exploration at their own pace. Together these methods help with stress, anxiety, grief, addiction challenges, and relationship concerns by combining understanding with doable steps.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide what methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He will check in regularly and adjust the plan so sessions stay practical and relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video works well for in-depth conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or require less bandwidth. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins and ongoing support between sessions. These options let people shape therapy around their schedule and daily life.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, parenting strain, addiction and codependency, career stress, anger, self-esteem, and ADHD.
What is his general therapy style?
His approach is narrative and insight-driven, combined with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive behavioral ideas to turn understanding into action.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years of clinical experience working with a variety of adult concerns and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices from Tennessee.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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