- Strengths focused
- Practical tools
- Family concerns
About Shavonna
Shavonna Peterson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. She encourages clients to notice their strengths and to take small steps toward a more fulfilling life. Shavonna speaks English and accepts international clients.
Her approach centers on listening first and following each person's pace. She emphasizes that clients know their own stories and builds on what is already working. Sessions focus on practical moves - improving communication, addressing control issues, or coping with guilt and shame.
Shavonna draws on a blend of methods to match the need at hand. She may use client-centered conversations to create a safe space, cognitive behavioral tools to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and mindfulness practices to reduce stress. She also integrates emotionally-focused and Jungian ideas when they fit the goals.
Expect clear, goal-oriented work paired with space to reflect. She supports people who are sorting divorce and separation, exploring life purpose, or rebuilding self-love and body image. Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, aiming for realistic changes that fit busy lives.
To begin, prospective clients follow the site process to connect and schedule. Shavonna offers guidance while people decide what pace and focus will help them move forward.
How these approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the client's lead. Online sessions can recreate that focus by giving space for people to tell their story and choose what to work on next. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) uses straightforward exercises to change thought and behavior patterns, which often adapts well to remote work through homework, tracking, and skill practice. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on understanding and shifting emotional responses to improve connections and self-awareness, and it can be used in conversation to map emotions and patterns across sessions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, concerns, and daily life. That choice can shift over time as needs change and progress is made.
The original biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many clients find online sessions help them fit therapy into a busy schedule, save travel time, or keep appointments shorter when needed. Online work also makes it easier to practice CBT exercises between sessions and to bring real-life situations into conversation.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Shavonna works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem issues. She also focuses on body image, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, and self-love.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, with clear, goal-focused work. She mixes conversational listening with practical tools to address thoughts, behaviors, and emotional patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, relationship challenges, trauma, and related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds the LPC credential, listed as GA LPC, and operates out of Georgia.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with this clinician?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.