- strengths-based
- skills-focused
- compassionate
About Addis
Addis Shepherd is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) in Kentucky who centers conversations on how people want their lives to change. He focuses on stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and low self-esteem. He also works with people struggling after traumatic experiences and those coping with major life changes.
Addis believes most people know important things about their own lives. He brings a respectful, down-to-earth style and helps clients use their strengths to move forward. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, with practical tools shared as needed.
His approach draws from several evidence-based methods. Addis uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the person's lead, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when emotions feel overwhelming. He also draws from Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people understand and shift patterns in close relationships.
Over about five years of clinical work Addis has supported people from diverse backgrounds and identities. He aims to create a steady and clear space for talking through hard things like loss, separation, caregiver stress, and panic-related struggles. He encourages small, manageable steps and tracks progress with the client.
People who prefer straightforward language and practical strategies tend to do well with his style. If you are thinking about starting therapy, he asks only for honesty about goals and readiness, then helps set a pace that fits your life.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's priorities. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist reflect what matters most and shape sessions around personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test them with real-world experiments; it often uses short exercises between meetings to build different habits.Finding the right approach is a team effort. Addis will talk with each person about goals and preferences and suggest ways of working together. That collaborative conversation helps decide whether to focus on CBT skills, DBT techniques for emotion regulation, or deeper work around attachment and relationships.
Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use video or phone options based on what works best for them, so therapy fits alongside work, caregiving, and daily life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Addis commonly help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, mood concerns, and self-esteem problems, plus trauma-related issues and panic disorder and panic attacks.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is conversational and practical. He blends client-centered listening with CBT and DBT skills to build coping tools and change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Addis has about five years of professional experience working in clinical settings with a range of concerns.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is licensed as an LPCC in Kentucky.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.