Ebony Shoemo , LPC

Ebony Shoemo is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia who combines practical skills with a person-centered attitude to support healing and change. She holds a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Troy University and is a member of the National Board for Certified Counselors, which reflects her commitment to professional standards and ongoing development. With five years of clinical experience, she has worked across community mental health settings and as a school-based mental health therapist, serving children, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds.

Ebony emphasizes a collaborative approach in which the client leads the work and the therapist helps uncover the pieces needed for growth. She integrates evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside mindfulness, solution-focused brief therapy, social skills training, and relaxation techniques to address a range of concerns. Her clinical focus includes anxiety, ADHD, post-traumatic stress, mood disorders, trauma, and crisis intervention, and she often supports clients dealing with parenting and family challenges, relationship issues, and life transitions.

A veteran, wife, and mother, Ebony brings personal insight into service and family life to her clinical work. Outside of practice she enjoys hiking, exercise, and relaxed evenings watching movies with family. She approaches each therapeutic journey with patience and curiosity, helping clients take courageous steps toward meaningful change.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take values-driven action. It is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and problems that involve avoidance. Client-Centered Therapy places the person at the center of the work, offering empathy, active listening, and collaboration so individuals feel supported while they explore goals and challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, providing practical tools to manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, and mood concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ebony works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. This shared decision-making helps tailor care to what matters most to the individual.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access consistent care while balancing work, family, and other commitments. These formats support flexible scheduling, allow continuity across life changes, and let licensed professionals deliver structured, evidence-informed work in ways that fit a client’s daily life.