Steven Shampain

Steven Shampain is a licensed professional counselor who centers mindfulness in his work. He introduces simple, practical practices to help people notice stress, calm anxious moments, and make clearer choices. He writes in a direct, accepting way and aims to give clients space to tell their story without judgment.

He uses mindfulness alongside evidence-based methods to look at how thoughts and habits affect daily life. Steven emphasizes understanding the why behind feelings and behaviors so people can make meaningful changes. He offers a hopeful, forward-focused approach that highlights personal agency and small, doable steps toward goals.

Steven has ten years of clinical experience working with concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, and addiction. He also helps people navigate relationship difficulties, parenting strain, work stress, ADHD symptoms, and issues tied to self-esteem or anger. His additional focuses include codependency, drug and alcohol addiction, and men's issues.

Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Clients can expect reflective listening, practical tools from cognitive behavioral approaches, and values-based exercises from acceptance and commitment methods. When appropriate, he will use relationship-focused ideas drawn from Imago to help people talk about patterns in connection.

Steven holds LPC and LMHC credentials. He practices in Tennessee and conducts therapy in English. To begin, clients use the site’s Start Therapy process to complete a short questionnaire and schedule based on availability.

Mindfulness, ACT, and practical online support

Steven blends Mindfulness Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and client-centered listening. Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice thoughts and body signals so they can respond rather than react; it is useful for stress, anxiety, and managing cravings. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed steps toward them while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. Client-centered work emphasizes being heard and understood, creating space for people to tell their story and set goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That process may include trying a few techniques and adjusting based on what helps most in day-to-day life.

Session formats are not specified in this biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and provide continuity when life is hectic. Some formats also allow shorter check-ins or phone conversations when that's more practical. Discuss scheduling and format choices during the initial matching steps to find what works best.