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Shea Witt

Calm, practical therapy with a collaborative focus

LPC Tennessee

Experience
8 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English

About Shea

Shea Witt is an LPC practicing in Tennessee who combines practical, evidence-informed techniques with a warm, interactive counseling presence.

Background and approach

With eight years of experience, she draws on cognitive behavioral methods alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-informed thinking, and emotionally focused strategies to address concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, low self-esteem, depression, compassion fatigue, and social anxiety and phobia. Her style emphasizes clear, solution-oriented work delivered with respect and compassion.

Shea adapts conversations and plans to each person’s priorities and life context, blending direct guidance with client-centered listening. Clients may find her approach helpful when navigating life changes, processing painful experiences, rebuilding self-compassion, or developing new coping skills.

She frames therapy as a collaborative process focused on practical steps and continued growth. Offering sessions in English and practicing under Tennessee licensure as an LPC, Shea supports people who choose to begin therapy by helping them set goals and tailor interventions to their needs.

She invites those ready to make a change to take a first step toward clearer direction and more effective coping.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Shea uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies for managing symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is also used to support clients in clarifying values, practicing mindfulness, and taking committed action toward meaningful goals. Attachment-Based Therapy informs Shea's work when relationship patterns and early attachment experiences show up in present-day difficulties, offering a way to explore emotional needs and relational responses.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Shea discusses options with each client, considers personal goals and preferences, and adjusts techniques over time so that interventions fit the person rather than forcing a single method.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent support from wherever a client is located in Tennessee and allow for a mix of synchronous and asynchronous contacts depending on what best supports therapeutic progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Shea address?
Shea works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem issues, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, with additional focus on forgiveness, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.
How would you describe the therapeutic approach and style?
The approach is solution-focused and interactive, blending cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered, attachment-informed, and emotionally focused elements to create practical, tailored plans.
What is Shea's professional background?
Shea has eight years of clinical experience working with a variety of mental health and life concerns, using a mix of therapeutic approaches to meet individual needs.
Where is Shea licensed and based?
Shea practices in Tennessee and holds the LPC credential with licence number TN LPC 5441.
Does Shea offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Shea offers multiple remote formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with Shea?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to Shea's availability.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

ForgivenessSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Tennessee

Languages

English