About Steven
Steven Shampain brings a straightforward, people-first approach to counseling. He uses clear conversation to help clients name what feels off and take small, practical steps toward feeling better. Steven is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and also holds the Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential, and he draws on those years of practice to guide sessions.
He focuses on everyday problems that build up over time. That includes stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and issues tied to work or career.
Background and approach
He also helps people with relationship concerns, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD, codependency, and men’s issues. Steven blends insight-oriented work with action. He helps people understand the patterns behind their thoughts and behaviors.
Then he supports them in trying specific strategies to change how those patterns play out in daily life. His approach uses practical tools from cognitive behavioral work, mindful awareness, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to reduce distress and increase meaning. He also uses client-centered listening and Imago relationship ideas when relationship dynamics come up.
Sessions move at a client’s pace. Steven offers room to talk honestly about politics, religion, identity, and other personal topics when they affect wellbeing. He aims to create a respectful space where people can test new ways of responding and build resilience over time.
Evidence-informed approaches available online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then commit to actions that match their values; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying new behaviors to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and creating a nonjudgmental space so clients can find their own answers and build self-direction.Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and comfort level, and adjust plans as progress is made. Clients can expect discussion and trials of techniques to see what fits best.
Online sessions use video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care flexible. Video works well for in-depth conversation and visual cues, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, chat or text are useful for quick check-ins or brief coaching between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy days and different routines while keeping the focus on practical change.
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What this counselor works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Codependency
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Men's issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 10 years
- Licensed
- Tennessee, Washington
- Languages
- English