Addis Shepherd, LPCC

Addis Shepherd is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) based in Kentucky who uses practical talk and evidence-focused methods. He centers sessions on clear strategies for anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Addis aims to make the first steps feel manageable for people who are nervous about starting therapy.

He leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. He also draws from client-centered methods to keep conversations grounded in each person’s strengths and priorities. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are brought in when emotion regulation and coping tools are needed.

Addis has roughly five years of professional experience working with people who have faced trauma and abuse. He also supports those dealing with panic, mood challenges, isolation, and the fallout of relationship changes like divorce or separation. He listens for patterns around attachment, control, and shame to find practical next steps.

In sessions he uses straightforward language and short exercises people can use between visits. He focuses on small, concrete changes that add up over time. He encourages people to try tools and then check what works so adjustments can be made together.

Addis aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can name hard things and practice new ways of coping. He helps clients set simple goals and track progress so therapy feels relevant to everyday life.

How CBT and Skills Work Online

Therapy with Addis draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. CBT focuses on practical exercises and homework that translate well to video or messaging and helps with anxiety, panic, and mood concerns.

He also uses Client-Centered ideas to keep sessions focused on what matters to the individual. That approach emphasizes listening, reflective conversation, and building on a person’s strengths to set goals and try new coping strategies.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk about options, try techniques, and adjust based on the client's needs, goals, and preferences. Together they decide which tools to emphasize and when to bring in emotion-regulation skills.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls are good for full conversations and exercises that use visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Messaging and live chat suit brief check-ins, journaling support, or ongoing skill practice between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different lifestyles.