- Stress and anxiety
- Life transitions
- CBT and mindfulness
About Shirnel
Shirnel Alleyne-Grant is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with 16 years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes including midlife concerns and issues around life purpose.
She began her career in mental health hospitals working with children and young adults who had experienced severe trauma, then moved into care management for managed care companies. More recently she opened a private practice to focus on client needs in an outpatient setting.
In sessions she uses a person-centered approach and draws on methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused strategies, motivational interviewing, existential thinking, and mindfulness practices. That means conversations tend to center on practical steps, exploring personal values, and noticing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going.
Shirnel pays attention to cultural and identity factors that affect daily life. She has completed diversity, equity, and inclusion training and brings that awareness into conversations about discrimination, multicultural stress, and workplace or community pressures.
Her work also addresses caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, fertility and intimacy concerns, infidelity, isolation and loneliness, and common women’s issues. She accepts international clients and conducts work in English. To begin she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and reflecting what matters to the client so they can clarify values and choices. It helps when someone is unsure what to do next or wants a space to sort priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to test and change patterns that keep problems going. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and work or relationship stress.
Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple attention practices to help notice unhelpful thoughts and reduce reactivity. These practices can be used alongside other techniques to manage stress and handle big life changes.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day demands rather than imposing a single method.
Session formats are not listed in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins can fit a lunch break, audio sessions use less bandwidth when video is difficult, and scheduling across time zones can help international clients. Licensed professionals commonly tailor the practical setup to what helps the client engage and make progress.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, career questions, coping with life changes, and life purpose concerns.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses a person-centered style and practical methods like cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work to identify small, manageable steps forward.
What is her professional background?
She has 16 years of experience, started in mental health hospitals, worked as a care manager in managed care, and now runs a private practice.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Yes. She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking by using the platform's booking flow, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.