- Years in practice
- 10
- Credentials
- LPC, LMHC
- Licensed in
- Tennessee, Washington
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- LGBT
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Steven
Steven Shampain is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Tennessee. He brings ten years of experience and a straightforward, nonjudgmental style to sessions. He aims to create a space where people can speak openly about who they are and what matters to them.
He welcomes conversations about identity, values, and life stressors without avoiding topics like politics or faith when they affect wellbeing.
Background and approach
Steven focuses on helping individuals manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and grief. He also works with people dealing with addictions, codependency, and challenges related to parenting and family roles. Clients seeking support with self-esteem, career decisions, ADHD, or relationship concerns may find his practical approach useful.
His work emphasizes understanding the reasons behind thoughts and behaviors. That insight becomes a starting point for change rather than staying stuck in repeated patterns. He combines strategies that encourage present-moment awareness with tools to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior.
Sessions aim to be collaborative and forward-looking. Steven helps clients identify values, set realistic goals, and practice skills between meetings. He may share parts of his own story when it helps build trust and connection.
People often come to him when life feels overwhelming or transitions become hard to manage. He describes therapy as a place to process, regroup, and find clearer next steps. Taking the first step to ask for help is framed as an act of strength rather than weakness.
What Steven works with
Everything Steven lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Steven helps people with.
- 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 Steven lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches that translate to online care
Steven commonly blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice what matters and change unhelpful thinking. ACT focuses on identifying personal values and taking committed steps toward them while learning to live with difficult feelings. CBT provides practical tools to recognize thought patterns and try different behaviors that reduce distress.He also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions grounded in empathy and respect. This approach prioritizes listening, reflecting, and following the client’s pace so people feel heard and understood as they set goals.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Steven will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and adjust methods over time. That lets therapy stay focused on tangible progress instead of a one-size-fits-all plan.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls work well for in-depth conversations and exercises. Phone sessions are helpful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in fits the day. Live chat or messaging can support ongoing reflection between sessions or suit those who prefer written communication. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and maintain continuity during life transitions.
Questions people ask about Steven
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and addictions. He also supports people facing parenting strains, relationship issues, career questions, ADHD, and self-esteem struggles.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is insight-driven and hope oriented. He focuses on understanding why patterns happen and then helps people try new ways of responding.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns, including codependency and drug and alcohol addiction.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from another country?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to clients within the relevant licensing regions.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How do fees and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.
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