- Stress and anxiety
- Life transitions
- Trauma and PTSD
About Addis
Addis Shepherd is a Kentucky LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) with five years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, and those coping with life changes. He also focuses on trauma and abuse and supports clients exploring life purpose and related concerns.
Addis uses straightforward conversation to help people name what feels stuck and find practical steps forward. He treats issues like panic attacks, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and feelings of isolation by combining listening with skill-building. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, testing small changes, and trying techniques people can use between meetings.
He draws on Client-Centered Therapy to center the person's perspective and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to map how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors link. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are needed. Emotionally-Focused Therapy shapes work on attachment and relationship-related worries.
Addis has supported people dealing with abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, and struggles around self-love. He also works with men's issues and forgiveness concerns when they relate to the main goals of therapy.
Sessions are conversational and practical. Expect clear explanations of tools and simple practice assignments to try between sessions. To begin, prospective clients follow the site's matching steps and schedule an initial visit to see if his style fits their needs.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's perspective and priorities. In practice this means the therapist listens closely and follows what the client says matters most, helping them clarify goals and strengths.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It helps people test unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioral changes to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Addis will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, and then recommend methods to try. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted over time based on how the client responds.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy week and keeping appointments that might otherwise be harder to attend. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins or regular weekly sessions and to practice skills between meetings without a long commute.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, trauma and coping with life changes, including issues like panic attacks and mood disorders.
How does he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses conversation-focused methods to map what's keeping someone stuck, then introduces practical skills and small experiments to try between sessions.
What is his professional background?
He has five years of professional experience working with clients on anxiety, trauma, motivation, and life transitions.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) licensed in Kentucky and practices from that state.
Can I work with him if I live outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats does he offer?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to schedule a session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site's process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.