Addis Shepherd, LPCC
Kentucky · 5 years in practice
Addis Shepherd is a licensed professional counselor clinical (LPCC) who focuses on Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside other practical approaches.
License and registration
- LPCC, Kentucky
- 275079 · expires December 2026
- NPI
- 1942783436 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Addis
Addis Shepherd is a licensed professional counselor clinical (LPCC) who focuses on Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside other practical approaches. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Addis aims to create a calm, steady space where clients can talk through what feels overwhelming right now.
He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people understand and shift emotional patterns that keep them stuck. He also draws on client-centered methods to follow each person's pace and on cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behavior.
Background and approach
These approaches are applied simply and directly in sessions. Addis has about five years of professional experience in counseling work in Kentucky. He has helped people who have faced traumatic experiences and those dealing with panic, mood symptoms, or grief from separation and loss.
He pays attention to how attachment and abandonment concerns show up in daily life and relationships. In the room he listens for strengths and practical steps clients can take between sessions. He talks through coping skills for panic and anxiety, and works on building self-compassion and motivation.
He also supports people wrestling with guilt, forgiveness, and finding life purpose. Sessions are offered in English and are available through a range of online formats. To begin, a short matching questionnaire helps connect someone to the right fit and schedule.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Addis lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Addis names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How emotion work and online sessions fit together
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name strong emotions, and then change the patterns that follow. It’s useful for working through deep hurt, attachment concerns, and feelings that keep repeating. Client-Centered Therapy puts the person's experience at the center of sessions by following their pace and priorities, which helps people feel heard and understood.CBT focuses on spotting and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through clear, practical exercises. That approach is often used for anxiety, panic, and mood symptoms where skills practice can produce noticeable changes. Addis will talk with each person about which approach or mix of approaches makes sense and adjust as the work unfolds in collaboration with the client.
Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule. Video is best for deeper conversations and emotion work, while phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging can serve for quick check-ins or skill practice between sessions. These options offer flexibility so therapy can continue around work, caregiving, or other commitments.
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Questions people ask
What issues does this therapist help with?
Addis works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on trauma and related concerns like panic, mood problems, and attachment issues.
What is the therapist's approach in sessions?
He blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy with client-centered care and CBT or DBT techniques when useful. Sessions emphasize understanding emotions, building skills, and trying practical steps between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has about five years of professional counseling experience working in Kentucky. That time includes work with people who have experienced trauma and major life transitions.
What credentials and location are on record?
He is listed as an LPCC and practices in Kentucky. Those are the credential and location details provided.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available online?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow for shorter check-ins or full sessions depending on needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. The exact rate depends on the chosen plan and scheduling.
What are the steps to get started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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