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- Client-centered methods
- CBT for thoughts
- DBT skills practice
About Addis
LPCC in Kentucky with 5 years of professional experience, Addis Shepherd helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, trauma, and life changes. He uses a mix of client-centered methods and evidence-based therapies to support practical change.
Addis treats panic, post-traumatic stress, and mood concerns by listening first and then working with each person to find useful strategies. He draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow the person's pace and priorities. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and DBT skills for emotional regulation and coping.
Sessions are focused on clear goals and small steps. Addis talks through real-life problems like communication breakdowns, caregiver stress, and difficulties after separation. He also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment struggles, guilt, shame, and isolation in straightforward terms.
He works with people of varied backgrounds and gender identities. Addis emphasizes practical skills alongside processing difficult experiences, rather than long theoretical explanations. He encourages people to notice strengths they already have and to build on them.
For someone facing a major life change or recovering from trauma, Addis combines therapy techniques to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. He explains tools, practices them together in session, and adjusts approaches as needs shift. To begin, follow the site's steps to match and schedule a first appointment.
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How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's priorities. In practice this means the therapist asks open questions, reflects what they hear, and bases each session on the client’s immediate concerns. This approach helps when someone needs to process difficult emotions or talk through confusing situations.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Sessions include identifying patterns of thinking, trying short behavioral experiments, and practicing new responses between meetings. CBT is often used for anxiety, panic, and mood concerns because it emphasizes concrete strategies and measurable changes.
Addis will work with the client to decide which approaches to use. He treats finding the right method as a collaborative process, matching techniques to the client's goals, needs, and preferences. Plans are adjusted as progress is reviewed.
The practical benefits of doing therapy remotely are fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Because the exact session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to maintain regular check-ins, practice brief skills between commitments, and schedule sessions around caregiving or work obligations.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, trauma and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, and communication problems.
What therapeutic styles does he use?
He uses Client-Centered Therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is also part of his approach.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That experience includes supporting people with severe traumatic experiences and mood disorders.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the credential LPCC and is licensed as a KY LPCC in Kentucky.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.