- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT techniques
- Client-centered work
About Addis
Addis Shepherd is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Kentucky with five years of professional experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Addis works with people from varied backgrounds and identities, and he uses several therapeutic styles to match each person's needs.
He emphasizes that clients know their own story and brings a straightforward, person-centered way of working. In sessions he listens, asks clear questions, and helps people name emotions or patterns that feel confusing or stuck. He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques depending on what a person needs.
Addis has practical experience helping people manage panic, mood challenges, and trauma-related reactions. He also supports those facing relationship pain, abandonment worries, caregiver stress, and life transitions. Conversations often move between understanding feelings, learning new coping skills, and trying small behavior changes.
He describes therapy as a collaborative process where the client's goals guide the work. Sessions typically aim to build better emotional awareness, improve communication patterns, and strengthen daily coping strategies. Addis encourages clear steps and regular check-ins to track progress.
People who prefer direct, down-to-earth sessions may find his style helpful. He provides services in English and practices in Kentucky as an LPCC. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.
How his approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people name and track strong emotions and the patterns that keep them stuck; it is often used when attachment, relationship patterns, and hard-to-name feelings are central concerns. Client-Centered Therapy concentrates on listening and following the client's lead so the person feels understood and can explore what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers practical techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, which can reduce anxiety and mood symptoms.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Addis will collaborate with each person to decide whether EFT, CBT techniques, client-centered listening, or a mix fits best. That choice is based on the client's goals, current challenges, and preferences, and can be adjusted over time.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as options are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by removing travel time, allowing a shorter check-in on busy days, or enabling video or phone conversation when that suits someone better. These practical benefits help people attend sessions more consistently and try new skills between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Addis focus on?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, and panic.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy along with Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques. He adapts methods to what each person needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of professional work experience supporting people with mood concerns, trauma reactions, and life changes.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, practicing in Kentucky.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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