Ebony Shoemo, LPC

Ebony Shoemo is an LPC who helps people facing trauma, abuse, anxiety, and major life changes. She aims to make therapy understandable and practical for parents and individuals feeling overwhelmed. Ebony writes and speaks plainly so busy people can decide if working together might help.

She uses a person-centered stance that keeps the client's goals in focus. Sessions often include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy tools to manage thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Ebony also draws on mindfulness, relaxation work, and brief solution-focused techniques when they fit the need.

Ebony earned a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Troy University and holds a Georgia Licensed Professional Counselor credential. Her background includes community mental health and school-based therapy, where she supported children, adolescents, and adults from varied backgrounds.

She has around five years of clinical experience and has worked with concerns such as ADHD, PTSD, depression, panic, and stress related to caregiving and first responder roles. She also addresses blended family issues, communication struggles, and experiences of prejudice or discrimination.

Outside work she is a wife, mother, and veteran who enjoys hiking, exercise, and family time. She frames therapy as a collaborative process - helping people uncover practical steps and the pieces they need for change.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while focusing on actions that match their values. It can be useful for trauma, anxiety, and finding steadiness after major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior, and teaches practical strategies to reduce panic, depression, or unhelpful thinking patterns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan together. This helps people find what actually works for their day-to-day routines and struggles.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or enabling shorter check-ins when needed. The original biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find virtual sessions helpful for continuing care between in-person meetings, checking progress after a crisis, or keeping regular appointments when schedules are tight.