Dr. Shonda Sessoms , LPC

Dr. Shonda Sessoms is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi who brings extensive training and a doctoral degree in Professional Counseling from Mississippi College, earned in 2015. She has spent more than a decade working in education and community settings, and she has nine years of direct experience providing professional counseling as an LPC. Her work spans age groups and settings, offering support to children, adolescents, and adults alike.

Dr. Sessoms focuses on practical concerns such as relationship and family conflicts, motivation and career difficulties, and issues around self-esteem and confidence. She also offers support for stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs. She accepts clients aged 10 and up and approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

Believing that seeking change takes courage, Dr. Sessoms aims to empower and support people as they pursue a more fulfilling and balanced life. Her approach centers on listening carefully, collaborating on goals, and adjusting strategies so the work fits the individual client rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all method.

Therapeutic Approaches for Remote Support

Dr. Sessoms uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful and empathetic space where the client is at the center of the work. This approach emphasizes listening, validation, and collaboration to help people explore their values, strengthen self-esteem, and navigate relationship or life changes.

She also employs cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a structured approach that helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT can be useful for managing stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning and goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Dr. Sessoms works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend regular sessions from home or work, reduce travel time, and maintain consistent contact with a licensed professional as people work toward their goals.