- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT and ACT methods
- Trauma informed care
About Shea
Shea Witt is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee with eight years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Shea also focuses on compassion fatigue, forgiveness, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.
Shea draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside cognitive behavioral and acceptance-based methods to help people name difficult feelings. Sessions tend to be direct and interactive, with practical steps to manage symptoms and clearer ways to relate to emotions. Conversations often include noticing patterns, experimenting with different responses, and building skills for everyday stressors.
Her background includes work with survivors of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. That experience informs how she approaches trauma, pacing the work to match what a person can handle and focusing on safety in the moment. Shea also supports people facing career strain, parenting pressures, and the slow wear of compassion fatigue.
She frames therapy as collaborative. Clients can expect a mix of evidence-informed techniques - such as cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance strategies - and a focus on attachment and emotional experience. The aim is clearer emotional awareness and more manageable day-to-day coping.
To begin, prospective clients use the site matching steps to schedule an initial session. Sessions are conducted in English and follow Tennessee practice rules for an LPC.
How Shea applies Emotion-Focused and evidence-based approaches online
Shea integrates Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to help people identify and work with hard-to-name feelings and relationship patterns. EFT focuses on understanding emotional responses and shifting unhelpful interaction cycles, which can be useful for anxiety, grief, and interpersonal struggles.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. ACT can support living in line with personal values despite difficult emotions, while CBT provides practical strategies for symptom management.
Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. Shea will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and adjust techniques as sessions progress. Many clients try a mix of emotional exploration and skill-based work until they find what helps.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people choose whether to be on camera. These practical benefits can help therapy feel more manageable alongside daily life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Shea help with?
Shea works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem issues, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. She also focuses on forgiveness, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside cognitive behavioral and acceptance-based approaches. Sessions are described as direct and interactive, combining emotional work with practical skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Shea has eight years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns, including trauma and abuse. That background shapes how she structures pacing and supports around difficult material.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
Shea is an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in Tennessee. Her work follows the rules for that credential in Tennessee.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the sign-up process.
What are the steps to get started?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
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